Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin
About
Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It is used to treat and prevent low blood calcium levels, folate deficiency, and vitamin B12 deficiency. 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).
Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin contains Magnesium oxide, Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Folic acid, and Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12/Mecobalamin). Magnesium oxide is a mineral that maintains the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. Menaquinone/Vitamin K2 helps maintain bone density by promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. Folic acid helps form red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Methylcobalamin regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.
Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Sometimes, Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin may have common side effects like stomach upset, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Most of these side effects of Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are using any other medicines or herbal products before starting Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin. If you are allergic to Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before taking Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin. It is advised to avoid or limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption. Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin should not be given to children unless advised by a doctor.
Uses of Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin
Medicinal Benefits
Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin is used to treat nutritional deficiencies and contains Magnesium oxide, Vitamin K2, Vitamin D3, Folic acid, and Methylcobalamin. Magnesium oxide is a mineral that maintains the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. Vitamin K2 helps maintain bone density by promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone. 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. Folic acid helps form red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. It prevents and treats folate deficiency (low blood levels of folate) and hyperhomocysteinemia (high blood levels of amino acid, homocysteine). Methylcobalamin regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.
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Side Effects of Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have heart/kidney/liver diseases, Vitamin D toxicity, hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), diabetes, and phenylketonuria (excess amino acid called phenylalanine in the blood) before starting Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin. Excessive alcohol consumption reduces absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin. Children should be given this supplement only when advised by the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin may interact with antacids, fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), drugs used to treat tumours (5-Fluorouracil), antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, ciprofloxacin), thyroid medication (levothyroxine), and chemotherapy drugs (Capecitabine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol consumption while using Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin is not recommended if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, Vitamin D toxicity, diabetes, and phenylketonuria.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionExcessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin.
Pregnancy
cautionMagnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin 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 Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin.
Breast Feeding
cautionFolic acid in Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin is excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
not applicableNo interactions were found/established.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the activity of certain Vitamin D forms.
Kidney
cautionIt is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin if you have kidney diseases.
Children
cautionMagnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin should be used in children only when advised by the doctor.
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.
- Try folate-rich food sources like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, 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 folic acid, vitamin D, and B12 levels through blood examinations is recommended.
- Vitamin D3 in Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin may interfere with cholesterol tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin.
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
Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin is a dietary supplement and consists of Magnesium oxide, Vitamin K2, Vitamin D3, Folic acid, and Methylcobalamin. When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin helps replenish these deficient levels. Collectively, Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin treats nutritional deficiencies.
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, and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid. If your folic acid levels are still low, your doctor may advise on its supplements.
It is important to tell your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) since it may be hard to absorb vitamins through oral administration. Your doctor may recommend other dosage forms in such a case.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin. Hence, taking Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.
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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Magnesium Oxide+vitamin K2+vitamin D3+folic Acid+methylcobalamin
