L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha
About
L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha belongs to the class of 'multivitamins', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. 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).
L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha is a combination of L Methylfolate Calcium, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (Vitamin B6/Pyridoxine), Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), and DHA/Docosahexaenoic acid. L Methylfolate calcium helps produce new blood cells and prevent low folate levels. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate is a water-soluble vitamin involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism and the formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. Methylcobalamin regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega fatty acid that controls cholesterol levels and thus improves cardiovascular health.
Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Sometimes, L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha may have common side effects like upset stomach, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.
Let your doctor know if you use any other medicines and herbal products before starting L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha. If you are allergic to L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha. It is advised to avoid or limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption. L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha does not usually interfere with your driving ability. L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha should not be given to children unless advised by a doctor.
Uses of L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha
Medicinal Benefits
L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha contains L Methylfolate Calcium, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate, Methylcobalamin, Vitamin D3, and DHA/Docosahexaenoic acid. L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. L Methylfolate calcium helps form new blood cells and prevent low folate levels. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate is involved in metabolic functions and the formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. Methylcobalamin regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) acts as an energy source and reduces the risk of heart diseases by lowering triglycerides and raising good cholesterol levels.
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Side Effects of L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Numbness/tingling sensation
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases, hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), Vitamin D toxicity, and kidney stones before starting L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha. This supplement should be used during pregnancy only when advised by your doctor. Pyridoxine is excreted into breast milk. Hence, breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha. Drinking alcohol may hinder nutrient absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha. Keep L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha away from direct sunlight. Do not store L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha above 25ºC.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha may interact with anti-cancer drugs (altretamine), fits medicines (phenytoin), and antacids.
Drug-Food Interaction: Please avoid alcohol while using L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Use L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), hypervitaminosis D, Vitamin D toxicity, heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, and allergic reactions to medicines.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is advised to limit/avoid alcohol intake to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients.
Pregnancy
cautionL Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha 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 L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha.
Breast Feeding
cautionPyridoxine/Pyridoxal-5-phosphate is excreted into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
not applicableL Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha 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 L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha.
Kidney
cautionIt is advised to seek a doctor's advice before starting L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha if you have any kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha.
Children
cautionThe doctor will decide whether L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha can be given to the child or not. The dosage of L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha depends 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, liver (avoid this during pregnancy), and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid.
- Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
- Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Sprinkle sesame and sunflower seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads.
- 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 vitamin D, B12 and B6 levels through blood examinations is recommended.
- Let your doctor and the laboratory staff know if you are using L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha since Pyridoxine may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen.
- Cholecalciferol/Vitamin D3 may interfere with cholesterol tests causing false test results.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases. Sometimes your body is unable to absorb many nutrients even if you are consuming them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.
FAQs
L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha is a dietary supplement and consists of L Methylfolate Calcium, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate, Methylcobalamin, Vitamin D3, and DHA/Docosahexaenoic acid. When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha helps replenish these deficient levels. Collectively, L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha treats nutritional deficiencies.
Pyridoxine/ Pyridoxal-5-phosphate in L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen. Please make sure your doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha before undergoing blood and urine examinations.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha. Hence it is advised to take L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
Avoid taking more than one multivitamin product concomitantly unless advised by the doctor. Taking similar nutritional supplements simultaneously can lead to a vitamin overdose or other serious side effects.
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.
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L Methylfolate Calcium+methylcobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate+vitamin D3+dha
