Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc
About
Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiency. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc is also useful in improving cardiovascular functioning, conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, and high cholesterol.
Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc is a combination of Folic acid, L-Arginine, and Zinc. Folic acid, a form of Vitamin B, helps form red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that lead to cancer. L-Arginine acts as a building protein. It is useful in treating heart diseases that are caused due to arterial plaque build-up, blood clots, and platelet clumping. Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues.
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc. Common side effects of Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc include stomach upset, bloating, diarrhoea, and nausea. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and non-prescription medications, including other vitamins, before starting Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc. Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc or other medicines. Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of liver, heart, or kidney diseases and a scheduled surgery. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients. Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc should be used in children only when the doctor has advised.
Uses of Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc
Medicinal Benefits
Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc contains Folic acid, L-Arginine, and Zinc. Folic acid, a form of Vitamin B, helps form red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that lead to cancer. It prevents folate deficiency and treats anemia. L-Arginine acts as a building protein that gets converted into nitric oxide. This nitric oxide chemical widens the blood vessels and improves blood flow. This vasodilating action plays a vital role in treating heart diseases that are caused due to arterial plaque build-up, blood clots, and platelet clumping. It also improves conditions like chest pain (angina), high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, and diabetes. Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. It boosts the immune system, reduces inflammation, and maintains metabolic function.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc
- Nausea
- Bloating
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have cancer, fits, alcohol dependence, heart-related disorders, recent heart attack, liver/kidney diseases, or a scheduled surgery before starting Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc. It is unknown if Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc is released into breast milk; hence please inform your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother before starting Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc. There is limited data on how Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc affects alcohol intake or your driving ability; hence it is advised to consult your doctor before using this medicine. Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc should not be given to children unless prescribed by a doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc may interact with fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital), drugs used to treat tumors (Fluorouracil), antibiotics (penicillamine), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), anti-viral medicines (ritonavir), drugs to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), blood pressure medicines, antidiabetics, and water pills.
Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol intake during the treatment to get the maximum benefits of Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc, let your doctor know if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases, cancer, fits, alcohol dependence, and other pre-existing medical conditions.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThere is limited data on Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc affects alcohol consumption. It is advised to consult your doctor for more information.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor before taking Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere is limited information on how Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before taking Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
cautionFolic Acid+l Arginine+zinc usually does not interfere with your driving abilities. However, please drive and operate machinery only when you are mentally alert and focused.
Liver
cautionPlease consult your doctor before using Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc if you suffer from liver diseases.
Kidney
cautionPlease consult your doctor before using Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc if you suffer from any kidney impairment/kidney disease.
Children
cautionPlease consult your doctor before giving Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc to children. Your doctor will decide if Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc can be given to your child or not.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Maintain proper weight by following a healthy and well-balanced diet.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Exercise regularly and try to avoid stress by practicing meditation or yoga.
- Include more fruits and vegetables in your diet as they contain antioxidants.
- Limit foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats.
- Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.
- Drink plenty of water.
Special Advise
Inform your doctor that you are taking Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc if you undergo any medical tests or have scheduled surgery.
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
Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc contains Folic acid, L-Arginine, and Zinc. It treats nutritional deficiencies and prevents various diseases by protecting the cells against free radicals or toxins in the body due to pollution, smoking, ultra-violet rays, etc. It boosts the immune system and benefits cardiovascular health, brain functioning, and diabetic conditions
It is advised to take Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc with food to avoid any stomach upset. Please consult your doctor for more information.
You are recommended to let your doctor know if you have cancer, fits, alcohol dependence, heart-related disorders, recent heart attack, hepatic and renal impairment before starting this medicine.
Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between Folic Acid+l Arginine+zinc and other antibiotics.
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.
