Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin
About Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin
Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It is used to treat and prevent vitamin B6 deficiency, folate deficiency and vitamin B12 deficiency. Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin effectively treats various conditions caused due to lack of vitamins, such as anaemia (lack of red blood cells), peripheral neuropathy (nerve disorder), seizures (fits), hyperoxaluria (excess oxalate levels in urine), homocystinuria (accumulation of an amino acid called homocysteine in urine and blood), cyanide poisoning and hyperhomocysteinemia (high levels of homocysteine in the blood). This medicine is also suggested for boosting the memory and thinking ability of infants, helping develop the brain and eye in the foetus during pregnancy.
Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin contains three medicines, namely Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Folic acid and Mecobalamin. DHA plays an essential role in the development of the brain and is vital during pregnancy and infancy. DHA omega-3 fatty acids (oils) reduce excess cholesterol levels in the body, thereby keeping the heart, brain and nerves healthy. DHA is usually located in cell membranes where it helps make more cells membrane that make it easier for nerve cells found in the brain to receive and send electric signals. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate. Folate is a water-soluble vitamin naturally found in food sources. It helps form red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. It prevents and treats low blood levels of folate (folate deficiency) and high blood levels of amino acid, homocysteine (hyperhomocysteinemia). Methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B12, protects the nerves from damage and promotes blood cell production.
Take Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin as prescribed by your doctor. Take Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin may cause side effects such as nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), diarrhoea, anorexia (loss of appetite), headache, weight loss, fatigue, bloating and flatulence. These side effects are usually mild and do not require any medical attention. However, if any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not take Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not take Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin, if you have hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood), osteoporosis (thin and brittle bones), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), kidney problems, cancer, undergone surgery, optic nerve damage. You are not well due to high levels of vitamin D. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin
Medicinal Benefits
Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin contains three medicines, namely Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Folic acid and Mecobalamin. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that is naturally found in cells. It is an essential component of the skin, eyes and brain. It plays a vital role in developing the brain during pregnancy and infancy. It is also used in treating high cholesterol levels in the body. It does so by reducing the thickness of the blood and lowering the body's levels of triglycerides. Folic acid is a man-made form of folate, a naturally occurring B vitamin. It helps in making DNA and other genetic material of the body. It also helps to make healthy new red blood cells that avoid the risk of anaemia (folate deficiency). It is crucial to consume folic acid during pregnancy to fulfil the requirement of blood required for the baby's development. Methylcobalamin (Mecobalamin) is a coenzyme form of vitamin B12 and treats Vitamin B12 deficiency, cyanide poisoning, and hyperhomocysteinemia. It regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation and protein synthesis. It is used in the treatment of alcoholic neuropathy, pernicious anaemia (red blood cells are not produced due to Vitamin B12 deficiency), diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage due to high blood sugar levels) and multiple sclerosis (immune system disease affecting the brain). Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin is a good supplement for the person who doesn't eat fish as recommended by the health authorities.
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Side Effects of Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin
- Nausea (feeling sick)
- Vomiting (being sick)
- Diarrhoea
- Anorexia (loss of appetite)
- Headache
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Bloating
- Flatulence
Drug Warnings
Before taking Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin, inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis due to kidney problems and have a stent in the heart. Tell your doctor if you are taking a blood thinner or have bleeding problems. This medicine may affect certain lab test results, so tell your lab worker or healthcare provider that you are taking Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin. It is advised to avoid any dairy product after taking this medicine as it may make the medicine not work well. 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 Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin is known to interact with medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (penicillamine, sulfasalazine), blood cholesterol (cholestyramine), antacids (sodium bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide), Parkinson's disease (levodopa, carbidopa), thyroid disease (thyroxine), bone disease (bisphosphonates), certain cancers (aminopterin, methotrexate), malaria (pyrimethamine), Wilson's disease (trientine), thyroid medications (for example, levothyroxine) and antibiotics (cotrimoxazole, chloramphenicol, tetracyclines).
Drug-Food Interaction: Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin should not be taken along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin absorption in the body.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin is known to interact with certain medical conditions like stomach ulcer, a blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), anaemia, and folate tumour.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAlcohol may increase the risk of side effects. Hence, avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol while using Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin.
Pregnancy
cautionThere are no sufficient data available to establish the safe use of Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin during pregnancy, so consult your doctor before using Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere are no sufficient data available to establish the safe use of Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin in breastfeeding, so consult your doctor before using Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin.
Driving
safe if prescribedDocosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin does not affect your ability to drive.
Liver
safe if prescribedDocosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin is safe to be used in case of liver conditions. However, consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have liver problems.
Kidney
cautionDocosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin should be used with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.
Children
cautionDocosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin is not recommended for use in children due to lack of sufficient data on its safety and efficiency.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat a well-balanced diet. Avoid greasy and processed foods. Avoid foods containing high sugars.
- Keep a check on your weight. Shed excess weight by exercising regularly.
- Do not take stress as it may affect your eating habits.
- Quit smoking and limit alcohol intake.
- Undergo health check-ups regularly as advised by your doctor.
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+mecobalamin since Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough food nutrients. Many nutrients are essential for a healthy life. Sometimes your body cannot absorb many nutrients even if you consume them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, heart problems, kidney diseases, respiratory illnesses, or neurological diseases. During pregnancy, a woman's body requires more vitamins, folic acid and DHA for the baby's development, so taking nutrients helps develop the baby.
FAQs
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid. It is a natural part of cells and is an important component of the skin, eyes and brain. It plays an important role in developing the brain during pregnancy and infancy. It is also used in treating high cholesterol levels in the body. It does so by reducing the thickness of the blood and lowering the body's levels of triglycerides.
Usually, every person should take foods that boost the production of folate in their body, or they can take it directly in the form of supplements. However, women who can become pregnant should focus more on their intake. If a woman who can be pregnant has enough folic acid in her body before her pregnancy, then it can help to avoid the risk of major birth defects in her baby's brain and spine.
The best way to avoid the risk of folic acid deficiency during pregnancy is to start taking it at least three months before getting pregnant. It will reduce the risk of developing folate deficiency during pregnancy.
A medium-sized banana may help provide 23.6 mcg of folate, and even bananas are also high in other nutrients like vitamin B6, potassium and manganese. So, banana is a good source of folate.
DHA is good for health, and a person should consume it from either food and supplements or both as the body cannot produce the required DHA (2 grams) by the body. It also helps to prevent or treat health diseases and high cholesterol levels in the body.
Consumption of DHA is important for the body as it requires about 2 grams per day; however, taking more than 3 grams per day may cause undesirable side effects.
Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin is possibly safe when used in patients with thyroid problems. However, inform your doctor before taking this medicine as Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin may interact with levothyroxine used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
While using Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin, please do not take any other dietary or herbal supplements containing vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, other vitamins or other OTC supplements without discussing it with your doctor. Besides this, avoid using foods fortified with vitamin D and high amounts of dairy products.
Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin can be safely used in patients with diabetes unless you have other problems, such as kidney or bone-related problems. So, it is recommended to inform your doctor before taking Docosahexaenoic Acid+folic Acid+mecobalamin to avoid any risks.
