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Apr-24
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India
Other Info - MEC0700

FAQs

Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's contains folic acid, levocarnitine, and methylcobalamin. 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. Methylcobalamin (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.
Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's causes common side effects like diarrhoea, nausea (feeling sick), and vomiting.
In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's may increase the time required for the formation of blood clots. Hence, before starting Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's, 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.
Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's should not be stopped suddenly. Please consult your doctor before stopping Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There are limited studies of Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's on breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before using Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's is generally safe to use before driving. However, if you notice any side effects like dizziness, avoid driving and operating machinery until you feel better.

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Liver

Caution

Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's 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.

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Kidney

Caution

Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's 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.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Safe to be given to children below 12 years. No harmful interaction has been reported in children below 12 years of age, yet the doctor's consultation is advised.

About Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's

Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's belongs to the class of  'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term disease. It is used to treat and prevent folate deficiency, anaemia (lack of red blood cells), vitamin B12 deficiency, and neurological diseases such as peripheral neuropathy (nerve disorder) and seizures (fits), muscle weakness, heart or liver problems.

Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's contains folic acid, levocarnitine, and methylcobalamin. 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. Methylcobalamin (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.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's 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 get worsen.

Do not take Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Before taking Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's, 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. You are advised to stop taking medicines for indigestion (antacids) within two hours of taking Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's.

Uses of Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's

Nutritional deficiencies.

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Medicinal Benefits

Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's contains folic acid, levocarnitine, and methylcobalamin belongs to the class of  'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term disease. 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. Methylcobalamin (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

Swallow Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it.

Side Effects of Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Do not use Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's or 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, diabetes before using Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, herbal supplements. Do not take Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's safe to be given to children below 12 years of age, infants, and newborns, yet the doctor's consultation is advised. Do not take antacids before or after 2 hours of taking Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's as they may interfere with the action of Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's. Do not consume excess alcohol while using Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's as it may interfere with the drug absorption in the body.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Folic acidFluorouracil
Severe
Folic acidSulfadiazine
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • METHOTREXATE
  • FLUOROURACIL
  • WARFARIN
  • COLCHICINE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • LANSOPRAZOLE
  • RANITIDINE
  • METFORMIN
  • SULFASALAZINE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • FOSPHENYTOIN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Serum levels of Cyanocobalamin present in Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's may be lowered by the use of oral contraceptives.
  • For pernicious anemia,  the blood picture must be examined regularly.
  • Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while using Mecomax-LC Tablet 10's.

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, and 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.