Costrova-L Tablet 10's

Question 1

How does Costrova-L Tablet 10's work?

Accepted Answer

Costrova-L Tablet 10's is a vitamin supplement and consists of Folic acid, Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12). When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, Costrova-L Tablet 10's helps in normalising these deficient levels. Collectively, Costrova-L Tablet 10's treats nutritional deficiencies.

Question 2

How can I overcome Vitamin B6 deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B6 deficiency occurs when your body lacks adequate Pyridoxine levels. You can overcome this deficiency by including food sources rich in Pyridoxine like milk, eggs, beef, pork, chicken or turkey, fish, peanuts, soya beans, wheat germ, oats and bananas. If your Vitamin B6 levels are still low, your doctor may recommend its supplements.

Question 3

How to treat my Vitamin B12 deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12 deficiency is caused when you don't have enough Methylcobalamin or Mecobalmin levels in your body. You can include natural Vitamin B12 sources like eggs, beef, liver, chicken, trout, salmon, tuna fish, clams, fortified breakfast cereal, low-fat milk, yoghurt, and cheese in your diet for treating the deficiency. If you still have low levels of B12, please consult your doctor for its supplements.

Question 4

How can I manage Folic acid/folate deficiency?

Accepted Answer

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 recommend its supplements.

Question 5

Should I take any precautions before using Costrova-L Tablet 10's?

Accepted Answer

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 advise other dosage forms in such cases.

Question 6

Does Costrova-L Tablet 10's cause any abnormal test results?

Accepted Answer

Pyridoxine in Costrova-L Tablet 10's may interfere with laboratory tests like urine test for urobilinogen. Please make sure your doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take Costrova-L Tablet 10's before undergoing any blood and urine examinations.

Question 7

What happens if I miss a dose?

Accepted Answer

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.