Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine
About
Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine belongs to the class of 'nutraceutical products', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies of folate, iron (anaemia), and carnitine. 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, skin disorders, digestive issues, and dementia (memory loss).
Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine contains Folic acid, Iron, and L-Carnitine (Levo-carnitine). Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate. Folate is 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. Iron is an essential body mineral. It is a nutritional supplement required by the red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring derivative of the amino acids lysine and methionine. When taken as a supplement, the body converts L-Carnitine into acetyl-L-carnitine and propionyl-L-carnitine. These products further help the body to produce energy from fat.
Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, it may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, and headache. Most of these side effects of Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/ diseases, iron overload disorders, diabetes, fits, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis) before starting Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine. Please consult your doctor before giving Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine to your child.
Uses of Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine
Medicinal Benefits
Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine is used to treat folate, iron, and carnitine deficiencies. It contains Folic acid, Iron, and L-Carnitine. Folate is a water-soluble Vitamin B. Folic acid is used to treat pernicious, aplastic, or normocytic anaemia (lack of red blood cells) and low blood levels of folate (folate deficiency). It helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Iron is an essential body mineral required by the red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. By combining with a protein in the blood called haemoglobin, iron helps carry adequate oxygen to various body parts. Levo-carnitine, a naturally occurring derivative obtained from amino acids, lysine and methionine. It is further converted into acetyl-L-carnitine and propionyl-L-carnitine in the body. These products further help the body to produce energy from fat.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine 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 Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine. Please inform your doctor if you have underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), diabetes, and fits. Chewable and dissolving tablets contain sugar or aspartame; hence caution should be taken if you have diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine. Drinking alcohol can hinder iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to avoid alcohol intake while using Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine. Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine should be used in children only when advised by the doctor. Do not store Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine above 25°C.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine may interact with blood thinners (warfarin, acenocoumarol), antibiotics (nitrofurantoin, tetracycline), anti-cancer drugs (methotrexate), fits medicines (phenytoin, primidone), chemotherapy medicines (raltitrexed), antiparasitics (pyrimethamine), metal poisoning treating drugs (dimercaprol), anti-ulcers (cimetidine), and Parkinson's disease (levodopa).
Drug-Food Interaction: Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine is not recommended along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect iron absorption in the body.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine should be used with caution in heart, liver or kidney diseases, diabetes, fits, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis).
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeIt is advised to avoid the alcohol intake while using Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine since alcohol can hinder the absorption of iron in Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine.
Pregnancy
cautionFolic Acid+iron+l Carnitine 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 Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine.
Breast Feeding
cautionFolic acid in Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine is excreted into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
not applicableFolic Acid+iron+l Carnitine does not affect your ability to drive or operate any machinery. If you notice any side effects that affect your mental ability while using Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine, please consult your doctor.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine.
Kidney
cautionIt is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine if you have kidney diseases.
Children
cautionFolic Acid+iron+l Carnitine is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Please consult your doctor before giving Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine to your child.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- 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 Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine.
- Also, include iron-fortified cereals, bread, and pasta timely in your regular food intake.
- Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption into the body.
- 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.
- Avoid excess fatty foods.
Special Advise
- Regular monitoring of iron and haemoglobin levels is advised to rule out the possibility of anaemia.
- Let your doctor and the laboratory staff know if you are using Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine since it may interfere with laboratory tests.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
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 in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to various body tissues. Anaemia can be temporary and can be treated with the help of supplements. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, light-headedness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, brittle nails, and pale skin.
Carnitine deficiency is a metabolic muscle disease caused by low levels of carnitine. Carnitine is an amino acid that helps in the production of energy from fatty acids. Symptoms include weakness in the muscles of the hips, shoulders, upper arms, and legs, low blood sugar, fatigue, vomiting, abdominal pain, growth retardation, and low weight.
FAQs
Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine is a dietary supplement that contains Folic acid, Iron, and L-Carnitine. When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine helps in normalising these deficient levels. Collectively, Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine treats nutritional deficiencies.
It is recommended not to take Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine along with tea, coffee, or milk, and eggs since they might interfere with iron absorption from Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine.
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 suggest its supplements.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of iron. Hence it is advised to take Folic Acid+iron+l Carnitine two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
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.
