Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine
About
Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplement', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It is used to treat and prevent vitamin B6 deficiency, folate deficiency, and vitamin B12 deficiency. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food. It could lead to various health problems, including defective bone growth, anaemia, skin disorders, digestive issues, nerve disorders, and dementia (memory loss).
Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine contains Docosahexaenoic acid, Folic acid, Pyridoxine and Methylcobalamin. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega fatty acid that controls cholesterol levels and thus improves cardiovascular health. Folic acid, a form of Vitamin B, helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism, the formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin/Vitamin B12 regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.
Your doctor will decide the duration based on your medical condition. Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine may cause common side effects like stomach upset, diarrhoea, numbness/tingling, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.
Let your doctor know if you use any other medications, including vitamins, before starting Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine. Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine or other medicines. Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of liver, heart or kidney diseases. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother before using Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine. It is advised to limit alcohol intake to avail maximum benefits of Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine. Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine is possibly safe when advised by a doctor to your child.
Uses of Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine
Medicinal Benefits
Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It contains Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Folic acid, Pyridoxine and Methylcobalamin. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) acts as an energy source and reduces the risk of heart diseases by lowering triglycerides and raising good cholesterol levels. Folic acid, a form of Vitamin B, helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Pyridoxine helps in cognitive development through the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters and maintains normal homocysteine levels (an amino acid in the blood). Methylcobalamin treats Vitamin B12 deficiency and regulates body functions like cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Collectively, Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine treats nutritional deficiencies.
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Side Effects of Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
- Numbness/tingling
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you have any blood disorders like pernicious anaemia and malabsorption syndrome before starting Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine. Excessive alcohol consumption reduces absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Alcohol can also worsen the side effects like stomach upset. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine. Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine is possibly safe when advised by a doctor to your child.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine may interact with anti-cancer drugs (altretamine, cisplatin, and arsenic trioxide), fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital), antibiotic (chloramphenicol), medicines treating Parkinson's disease (levodopa), drugs used to treat tumours (Fluorouracil), antibiotics (trimethoprim), stomach related drugs (sulfasalazine), and cholesterol-lowering drugs (cholestyramine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Use Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) and allergic reactions to medicines.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionExcessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine.
Pregnancy
cautionDocosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine 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 Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine.
Breast Feeding
cautionPyridoxine and Folic acid are excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
not applicableDocosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine does not usually affect your driving ability. Please consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine.
Children
cautionThe doctor will decide the dosage of Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine 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, 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. Avoid excess fatty foods.
Special Advise
- Clinical monitoring of folic acid, vitamins B12 and B6 levels through blood examinations is recommended.
- Let your doctor and the laboratory staff know if you are using Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine since Pyridoxine may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when a person's nutrient intake is lesser than the body's recommended requirement. It can lead to various health problems like a weak immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.
FAQs
Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine is a vitamin supplement and consists of Docosahexaenoic acid, Folic acid, Pyridoxine (vitamin B6), and Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12). When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine helps replenish these deficient levels. Collectively, Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine treats nutritional deficiencies.
Pyridoxine in Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen. Please make sure that the doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine before undergoing blood and urine examinations.
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.
It is advised to take Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine with food to avoid any stomach upset. Please consult your doctor for more information.
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Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+methylcobalamin+pyridoxine
