L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate
About L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate
L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate belongs to the class of 'multivitamins', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It is a supplement recommended during pregnancy. 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).
L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate contains L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate calcium, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate, and Mecobalamin. L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate calcium helps in producing new blood cells and prevents low folate levels. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate is a water-soluble vitamin involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism, the formation of red blood cells, and neurotransmitters. Mecobalamin regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.
Your doctor will decide the duration based on your medical condition. Sometimes, L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate may cause common side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Let your doctor know if you use any other medicines or herbal products before starting L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate. If you are allergic to any of the components, please inform your doctor. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate. L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate should not be given to children unless advised by a doctor. It is not known if alcohol interacts with L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate, so consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
Uses of L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate
Medicinal Benefits
L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It contains L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate calcium, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate, and Mecobalamin. L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate calcium helps the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. It prevents and treats folate deficiency. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (vitamin B6) is involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism, the formation of red blood cells, and neurotransmitters. It helps in cognitive development through the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters and maintains normal homocysteine levels (an amino acid in the blood). Mecobalamin regulates body functions like cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.
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Side Effects of L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate
- Nausea
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
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
L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate is a nutritional supplement containing L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate calcium, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (vitamin B6), and Mecobalamin (vitamin B12). When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate helps replenish these deficient levels. Collectively, L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate treats nutritional deficiencies.
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate in L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen. Please make sure your doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate before undergoing blood and urine examinations.
Avoid taking more than one multivitamin product concomitantly unless advised by the doctor. Taking similar nutritional supplements simultaneously can lead to a vitamin overdose or other serious side effects.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate. Hence, taking L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate 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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L 5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium+mecobalamin+pyridoxal 5 Phosphate
