CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX
About
CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX belongs to a class of 'multivitamins,' primarily used to treat iron deficiency anemia (deficiency of iron and haemoglobin), folate, and vitamin B12 deficiencies. Iron deficiency occurs mainly due to poor diet, poor absorption of food, or increased folate use in the body (during pregnancy). Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying the adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.
CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX is a combination of Cyanocobalamin, Folic acid, and Iron-Sorbitol-Citric acid complex. Cyanocobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain, nerves, and red blood cells. Folic acid helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. The iron-Sorbitol-Citric acid complex is a nutritional supplement required by the red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues.
Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX may cause side effects like allergy, flushing, and skin redness. These side effects of CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Please inform your doctor if you are known to be allergic to CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/ diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis) before starting CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX. It is essential to seek medical advice before starting CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX
Medicinal Benefits
CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX contains Cyanocobalamin, Folic acid, and Iron-Sorbitol-Citric acid complex. Cyanocobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that helps in the proper functioning of the brain, nerves, and red blood cells. It treats low blood levels of vitamin B12 in pernicious anaemia and other conditions like pregnancy, thyroid problems, stomach and intestinal disorders. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, a water-soluble Vitamin B naturally found in food sources. It helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. The iron-Sorbitol-Citric acid complex is a nutritional supplement required by the red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Iron is an essential body mineral. By combining with a protein in the blood called haemoglobin, iron helps carry adequate oxygen to various body parts.
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Side Effects of CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX
- Allergy
- Flushing
- Redness of the skin
- Change in urine color
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/ diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis) before starting CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX. Drinking alcohol can affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to avoid alcohol intake while using CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX. CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX is safe to use in children only when advised by the doctor. Do not store CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX above 25°C.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX may interact with antacids, fits medicines (phenytoin), antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), medicines to treat bone problems (bisphosphonates like alendronate), rheumatoid arthritis drugs (penicillamine), blood pressure-lowering drugs (methyldopa), and thyroid disease medicines (levothyroxine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Excessive alcohol consumption reduces absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX.
Drug-Disease Interaction: CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX should be used with caution in heart, liver, or kidney diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis).
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is advised to avoid the alcohol intake while using CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX since alcohol can hinder iron absorption in CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX.
Pregnancy
cautionCYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX should be used during pregnancy only when advised by your doctor. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX.
Breast Feeding
cautionFolic acid in CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX can pass into the breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX if you are a nursing mother.
Driving
not applicableCYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX does not affect your ability to drive or operate any machinery. If you notice any side effects that affect your mental ability while using CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX, please consult your doctor.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX.
Kidney
cautionIt is advised to seek doctor advice before starting CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX if you have kidney diseases.
Children
cautionThe doctor will decide the dosage of CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX based on the child's age and weight.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Take your iron tablets regularly.
- Include red meat, pork, poultry, and seafood in your diet.
- Iron sources like kidney beans, black beans, spinach, raisins, apricots, and lentils will help you improve your iron deficiency when taken along with CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX.
- Also, include iron-fortified cereals, bread, and pasta timely in your regular food intake.
- 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.
- Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption into the body.
- You can also try iron gummies if you have sweet cravings.
- Recent trends, like using cast iron utensils for cooking, can also improve your iron levels.
Special Advise
Regular monitoring of iron and haemoglobin levels is advised to rule out the possibility of anemia.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Vitamin B12 deficiency (cobalamin deficiency): When your body doesn't have adequate mineral levels called Vitamin B12, it leads to Vitamin B12 deficiency. Symptoms include fatigue, breathlessness, numbness, poor balance and memory trouble.
Folate deficiency: Folate deficiency occurs when your body won't have enough folate in your diet. Symptoms include fatigue, grey hair, mouth sores, tongue swelling, and growth problems. Folate deficiency leads to anaemia.
Anaemia: It is a condition associated with a decrease in the red blood cells (RBCs) count or haemoglobin in the blood or a lowered ability of the blood to carry oxygen. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, light-headedness, dizziness and a fast heartbeat.
FAQs
CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX is a dietary supplement. It works by boosting the production of red blood cells (RBC) in the body. It also helps normalize the low levels of cyanocobalamin and folic acid in the body, thus treating iron deficiency associated with anemia, folate, and vitamin B12 deficiencies.
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.
CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX is best absorbed if taken on an empty stomach. But in some patients, CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX may cause gastrointestinal disturbances like stomach upset when taken without food. So, please take it as suggested by your doctor if you have stomach problems.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of iron. Hence it is advised to take CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
Folate deficiency occurs when your body lacks adequate folic acid/folate levels. You can overcome this deficiency by including food sources rich in folic acid 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. If your folic acid levels are still low, your doctor may advise its supplements.
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CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX
