Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin
About
Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin belongs to a group 'nutritional supplements' used to treat vitamin and mineral deficiency. Vitamins and minerals play an important role in our body. If your body not absorbing enough vitamins and minerals lead to neurological problems, bone abnormalities and blood clotting problems.
Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin is a combination of two drugs: alpha-lipoic acid and methylcobalamin.Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin, which replenish the body's stores of important nutrients.
Take Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin with or without food. Swallow Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break the tablet. You are advised to take Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, skin rash, and itching. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects like swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, breathing problems, chest pain and tightness.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin without consulting your doctor. Do not take Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin should be given to children as advised by your doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin
Medicinal Benefits
Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin belongs to the class 'nutritional deficiency'.Alpha-lipoic acid and methylcobalamin work by replenishing the body's stores of important nutrients.Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin can also prescribe for the treatment of bone abnormalities, neurological problems and blood clotting problems.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin
- Nausea
- Skin rash
- Itching
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin without consulting your doctor. Do not take Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin should be given to children as advised by your doctor. Do not take Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin if you have thyroid/liver diseases unless prescribed by the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin may have interaction with anti-diabetic (metformin), antacids (omeprazole, Cimetidine, esomeprazole, famotidine, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, ranitidine),anti-hypertensive(amlodipine, lisinopril), antibiotic (chloramphenicol)
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid using Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin with other herbal/health supplements that can also lower your blood sugar. This includes devil's claw, fenugreek, garlic, guar gum, horse chestnut, Panax ginseng, psyllium, and Siberian ginseng.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin may have interactions with disease conditions such as liver diseases and thyroid disorders.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks
Pregnancy
cautionAvoid taking Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionConsult your doctor before taking Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin; your doctor will decide whether Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
safe if prescribedAlpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin is safe to use during driving.
Liver
cautionDose 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
cautionDose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
cautionAlpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin can be prescribed for children below 12 years but dose adjustments were done by your doctor. so please consult your doctor before using Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Take fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet.
- Eat fortified cereals in your diet
- Drink Milk and take cheese, yoghurt in your diet
- Take eggs, meat, fish into your diet.
- Avoid oily and canned foods.
- Avoid tea and coffee.
- Quit smoking and avoid drinking alcohol.
Special Advise
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Vitamins and minerals play an important role in our body. If your body not absorbing enough vitamins and minerals lead to neurological problems, bone abnormalities and blood clotting problems. It shows symptoms like Brittle hair and nails, Mouth ulcers or cracks in the corners of the mouth, Bleeding gums, Poor night vision and white growths on the eyes, Scaly patches and dandruff, Hair loss, Red or white bumps on the skin, neuropathic pain.
FAQs
Do not discontinue Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin; your doctor will adjust the dose.
Nausea, skin rash and itching are the common side effects of Alpha Lipoic Acid+methylcobalamin. These side effects do not require any medical attention, if it persists please inform your doctor.
