Biotin+folic Acid
About
Biotin+folic Acid belongs to a class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies and anaemia (lack of red blood cells). It provides essential nutrients for the development of the baby during pregnancy and prevents birth defects. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food.
Biotin+folic Acid contains Biotin and Folic acid. Biotin (Vitamin B7) rejuvenates the cells and keeps the liver, skin, and nervous system healthy. It treats biotin deficiency and is essential for the proper growth and development of the foetus during pregnancy. Folic acid helps in forming red blood cells and prevents and treats folate deficiency (low blood levels of folate). When taken by pregnant women, Folic acid prevents miscarriage and neural tube defects in infants.
Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, Biotin+folic Acid may cause side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases before starting Biotin+folic Acid. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother before using Biotin+folic Acid. Biotin+folic Acid does not usually interfere with your driving ability. It is advised to limit alcohol intake to avail maximum benefits of Biotin+folic Acid. Biotin+folic Acid should be used for a child only when prescribed by a doctor.
Uses of Biotin+folic Acid
Medicinal Benefits
Biotin+folic Acid is composed of Biotin and Folic acid. Biotin is a Vitamin B7 that rejuvenates the cells and keeps the liver, skin, and nervous system healthy. It treats biotin deficiency and is essential for the proper growth and development of the foetus during pregnancy. Biotin also helps the body convert food into energy and carry nutrients throughout the body. It is useful in preventing gestational diabetes (high blood sugar during pregnancy). Folic acid helps in forming red blood cells. It prevents and treats anaemia and folate deficiency. When taken by pregnant women, Folic acid prevents miscarriage, preterm labour, and neural tube defects in infants. It also aids in the formation of the baby's heart and circulatory system.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Biotin+folic Acid
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach upset
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Biotin+folic Acid or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases before starting Biotin+folic Acid. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Biotin+folic Acid. Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Alcohol can also worsen the side effects like stomach upset. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Biotin+folic Acid. Biotin+folic Acid is possibly safe when prescribed by a doctor to your child. Keep Biotin+folic Acid away from direct sunlight. Do not store Biotin+folic Acid above 25ºC.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Biotin+folic Acid may interact with fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital), anticancer drugs (fluorouracil, capecitabine), anti-diabetics, anti-coagulants, and high blood pressure medicines.
Drug-Food Interaction: Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Biotin+folic Acid.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Biotin+folic Acid should be used with caution in heart, liver, or kidney diseases and allergic reactions to medicines.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionDrinking alcohol may affect the absorption of nutrients; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Biotin+folic Acid.
Pregnancy
safe if prescribedPlease consult your doctor before starting Biotin+folic Acid if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor before taking Biotin+folic Acid if you are a nursing mother.
Driving
safe if prescribedBiotin+folic Acid usually does not interfere with your driving ability. However, please consult your doctor if you notice any side effects that affect your mental ability while using Biotin+folic Acid.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Biotin+folic Acid. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Biotin+folic Acid.
Kidney
cautionYou should seek doctor advice before starting Biotin+folic Acid if you have kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Biotin+folic Acid.
Children
cautionBiotin+folic Acid should be used in children only when prescribed by a doctor. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of Biotin+folic Acid based on the child's age and weight.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, liver and kidney, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, and salmon, shellfish, oysters, clams, dark green vegetables, such as spinach and kale, beets, avocados, potatoes, whole grains, cereals, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpea.
- Try folate-rich food sources like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, liver (avoid this during pregnancy), and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid.
- Include fruits like citrus, banana, and watermelon in your diet.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.
- Drink plenty of water.
Special Advise
- Regular monitoring of hemoglobin levels is advised to rule out the possibility of anemia.
- Biotin supplements may interfere with certain lab tests leading to falsely high or low test results.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.
Anemia: It is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues. It makes you feel tired very quickly due to a lack of oxygen supply in the body. It is one of the most common blood disorders. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, light-headedness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, brittle nails, and pale skin.
FAQs
Biotin+folic Acid is a nutritional supplement that consists of Biotin and Folic acid. It is useful during pregnancy and prevents the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, and neural tube defects in infants. It acts as a supplement and replenishes the low levels of vitamins in folate and biotin deficiencies.
Avoid taking more than one multivitamin product concomitantly unless advised by the doctor. Taking similar nutritional supplements simultaneously can lead to a vitamin overdose or other side effects. Discuss with your doctor about the vitamins you already take before you are prescribed any other supplements.
It is advised to take Biotin+folic Acid with food to avoid any stomach upset. Please consult your doctor for more information.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage. Do not double the dose.
