Metfolin Tablet 10's
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Metfolin Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medications called 'Nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat low red blood cells level due to various complications or long term disease. It is used to prevent and treat the low levels of folic acid in the blood during certain health conditions (anaemia, pregnancy, inadequate diet, surgery recovery). Its deficiency occurs mainly due to insufficient diet, low absorption of food or increased folate use in the body (in pregnancy). Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.
Metfolin Tablet 10's contains L-methyl folate, also known as folic acid (a form of Vitamin B9) primarily used to treat anaemia (low red blood cell). Metfolin Tablet 10's works by boosting the production of red blood cells (RBC) in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBC is produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen.
Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience some common side effects like stomach upset, loss of appetite. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Do not take Metfolin Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Metfolin Tablet 10's, folic acid or any of the ingredients of Metfolin Tablet 10's. Do not start taking any new medication without telling your doctor. Before taking Metfolin Tablet 10's, tell your doctor if you have a vitamin B12 deficiency, pernicious anaemia, or bipolar disorder (manic depression). If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking Metfolin Tablet 10's. Please tell your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
Metfolin Tablet 10's works like a supplement, that provides the body with more folic acid in certain health conditions (low diet, anaemia, pregnancy, surgery recovery). Metfolin Tablet 10's works as a supplement and compromises L-methyl folate contains folate also known as folic acid (a form of Vitamin B9). This is a water-soluble vitamin that treats and prevents vitamin B9 deficiency, anaemia (lack of red blood cells), neural tube defects, cleft palate (congenital disabilities), anaemia caused by faulty development of red blood cells such as after stomach surgery or during pregnancy, Coeliac disease (the body cannot digest gluten), and tropical and non-tropical Sprue (the gut cannot absorb food).
Inform your doctor before taking Metfolin Tablet 10's if you have or had an allergic reaction to any components present in this medicine, has a different type of anemia, has any condition that affects your red blood cells, like sickle cell anemia, has a stomach ulcer, or noticed blood in your pee. It is usually safe to consume Metfolin Tablet 10's by pregnant or breastfeeding women, however, one should consult with their doctor before taking Metfolin Tablet 10's. Metfolin Tablet 10's should only be given to children below 12 years if the doctor clearly specifies it. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects. It is advised to avoid consuming any antacids, dairy products, like tea, or coffee as it may affect the action of Metfolin Tablet 10's. Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). This disease may make it hard to absorb B complex vitamins when given orally. Your doctor may prescribe other dosage forms of Metfolin Tablet 10's in such a case. Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Alcohol can also worsen the side effects like drowsiness and stomach upset. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Metfolin Tablet 10's.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Metfolin Tablet 10's may interact with anti-cancer drugs (capecitabine, fluorouracil, methotrexate), fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), stomach-related drugs (sulfasalazine), and cholesterol-lowering drugs (cholestyramine).
Drug-Food Interactions: Excessive alcohol consumption reduces absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Alcohol can also worsen the side effects like drowsiness and stomach upset.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Use Metfolin Tablet 10's with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) and allergic reactions to medicines.
Anaemia: It is a health condition that happens when the body has a lower amount of red blood cells or haemoglobin than normal haemoglobin (the iron-rich protein responsible for allowing red blood cells to carry more oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body). Dietary iron, folic acid, and zinc are essential for red blood cells to produce and mature in the body. Generally, 0.8 to 1 % of red blood cells are replaced daily. Any process that affects red blood cell production and destruction can cause anaemia. Some of the factors responsible for anaemia include accidents, childbirth, dietary insufficiency, and excessive uterine bleeding.
Vitamin B9 deficiency: When your body doesn't have adequate levels of a water-soluble vitamin called Folic acid or Vitamin B9, this disease is developed. Vitamin B9 deficiency symptoms include fatigue, mouth sores, a weak immune system, tiredness, and low energy level.
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Alcohol
Caution
Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Metfolin Tablet 10's.
Pregnancy
Safe if prescribed
Metfolin Tablet 10's is safe to consume in pregnancy, however, do not take it without asking the doctor.
Breast Feeding
Safe if prescribed
Metfolin Tablet 10's is safe to consume in breastfeeding, however, do not take it without asking the doctor.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Metfolin Tablet 10's does not affect the ability to drive, so one can drive after taking Metfolin Tablet 10's.
Liver
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Safe if prescribed
The doctor will prescribe the dosage of Metfolin Tablet 10's based on the child's age and weight.
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