Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine
About
Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It effectively treats various conditions caused due to lack of vitamins, such as vitamin B6 and B12 deficiencies, diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage due to diabetes), and peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in the hands and feet). Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food.
Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine contains Benfotiamine, Alpha-lipoic acid, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Folic acid, and Mecobalamin. Benfotiamine helps deliver essential nutrients to the nerves. Alpha-lipoic acid prevents cell damage and restores vitamin levels in the body. It also decreases pain and numbness in neuropathy. Pyridoxine hydrochloride is involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism and the formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. Folic acid helps form red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Mecobalamin regulates body functions and helps rejuvenate and protect damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin.
Your doctor will decide the duration based on your medical condition. Sometimes, Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and headache. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.
Let your doctor know if you use any other medicines before starting Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine. Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a breastfeeding mother. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients. Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine should be used in children only with the doctor's advice.
Uses of Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine
Medicinal Benefits
Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It contains Benfotiamine, Alpha-lipoic acid, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Folic acid, and Mecobalamin. Benfotiamine delivers essential nutrients to the nerves. It also treats numbness, tingling, burning, and needle-like sensations in the hands and feet. Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant that prevents cell damage and also decreases pain and numbness in neuropathy. Pyridoxine hydrochloride is involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism and the creation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. Folic acid helps form red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Mecobalamin regulates body functions and helps rejuvenate and protect damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin.
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Side Effects of Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases before starting Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine. Drinking alcohol may hinder Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine. Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine is safe for children only when suggested by the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine may interact with antitumor medicines, anti-cancer drugs (altretamine), anti-diabetics, anticoagulants, and fits medicines (phenytoin).
Drug-Food Interaction: Please avoid alcohol while using Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), liver, kidney or heart diseases, and allergic reactions to medicines.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAvoid consuming alcohol along with Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients.
Pregnancy
cautionMecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine 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 Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor before taking Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
not applicableMecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine usually does not interfere with your driving abilities. However, do not drive or operate machinery if you are not mentally alert and focused.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine. Your dosage may be adjusted in case of liver impairment.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine. Your dosage may be adjusted in case of renal impairment.
Children
cautionMecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine should be used in children only when the doctor advises. The doctor will advise the dosage of Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine based on the child's age and weight.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, 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.
- Taking vegetables like acorn squash, asparagus, beet greens, Brussels sprouts, and spinach can help you cope with Vitamin B deficiency.
- Limit foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats.
- Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.
- Drink plenty of water. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Avoid excess fatty foods.
Special Advise
Let your doctor and the laboratory staff know if you are using Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine since Pyridoxine may interfere with urine tests for urobilinogen.
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.
Neuropathic pain: It is a nervous system disorder caused due to damage to sensory nerves. It is caused by chronic progressive nerve disease, infection or injury. The pain could be intermittent or continuous, as a prickling, stabbing, tingling or burning sensation. A feeling of numbness and loss of sensations is also common with neuropathic pain. Symptoms include spontaneous, un-triggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning or stabbing pain, and evoked pain.
FAQs
Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine is a nutritional supplement that consists of Benfotiamine, Alpha-lipoic acid, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Folic acid, and Mecobalamin. When you lack these vitamins in your body, Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine helps replenish these deficient levels. Collectively, Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine treats nutritional deficiencies. It also has extended benefits in treating neuropathic pain due to diabetes and alcoholism.
Pyridoxine in Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine may interfere with urine tests for urobilinogen. Please make sure your doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine before undergoing blood and urine examinations.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine. Hence it is advised to take Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine 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.
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Mecobalamin+alpha Lipoic Acid+pyridoxine Hydrochloride+folic Acid+benfotiamine
