Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid
About
Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.
Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid contains folic acid, levocarnitine, and mecobalamin. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and DNA. Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps your body turn fat into energy. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Mecobalamin (vitamin B12) regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It also prevents nerve damage by forming a protective layer (myelin) around the nerves.
Take Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid as prescribed. The common side-effects of Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid are diarrhoea, nausea (feeling sick), and vomiting. These side effects are mild and don’t require medical attention. However, inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
Do not take Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid if you are allergic to any of its contents. Before taking Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid, inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription medicines, herbal products, or dietary supplements. Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), cancer, kidney dialysis, optic nerve damage, hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood), and stent in the heart. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid
Medicinal Benefits
Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid is a nutritional supplement containing folic acid, levocarnitine, and mecobalamin primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and DNA. Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps your body turn fat into energy. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Mecobalamin (vitamin B12) regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It also prevents nerve damage by forming a protective layer (myelin) around the nerves.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not use Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid if you are allergic to any of its contents. Let your doctor know if you have a history of seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, obesity, hypokalemia, optic nerve damage, or diabetes before using Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications, including vitamins, and herbal supplements. Do not take Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Do not take antacids before or after 2 hours of taking Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid as they may interfere with the action of Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid.
Drug Interactions
Drug-drug interactions: Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid may interact with an antibiotic (chloramphenicol), anticancer agent (methotrexate and fluorouracil), blood thinners (warfarin), anti-gout medicine (colchicine), antacids (cimetidine, omeprazole, lansoprazole, and ranitidine), a medicine used to treat diabetes (metformin), a medicine used to treat inflammatory bowel conditions (sulfasalazine), a medicine used to reduce cholesterol (cholestyramine), and antiepileptic drugs (phenytoin and fosphenytoin).
Drug-food interactions: Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid may interact with alcohol.
Drug-disease interactions: Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid should be used with caution in patients with malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), cancer, neural tube defects, kidney dialysis, optic nerve damage, diabetes, obesity, hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood), and stent in the heart.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid.
Pregnancy
cautionTell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor before using Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
safe if prescribedLevocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, if you notice any side effects like dizziness, avoid driving and operating machinery until you feel better.
Liver
cautionLevocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
cautionLevocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
safe if prescribedNo harmful interaction has been reported in children below 12 years of age, yet the doctor's consultation is advised.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, liver and kidney, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, salmon, shellfish, oysters, clams, dark green vegetables such as spinach and kale, beets, avocados, potatoes, whole grains, cereals, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpea.
- 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
- Serum levels of mecobalamin present in Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid may be lowered by the use of oral contraceptives.
- Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while using Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Nutrients 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
Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid contains folic acid, levocarnitine, and mecobalamin. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and DNA. Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps your body turn fat into energy. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Mecobalamin (vitamin B12) regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It also prevents nerve damage by forming a protective layer (myelin) around the nerves.
Warfarin when taken along with Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid may increase the time required for the formation of blood clots. Hence, before starting Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.
Folic acid deficiency occurs when there is inadequate folic acid in the body. You can overcome this deficiency by taking whole-grain foods, poultry, vegetables such as spinach, brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, peas, lentils, and oranges, which are good sources of folic acid.
Levocarnitine+mecobalamin+folic Acid may cause headache as a mild and temporary side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
