Uses of Folic Acid+L-Carnitine+Methylcobalamin

The combination of Folic Acid, L - Carnitine and Methylcobalamin is used for the treatment of primary systemic carnitine deficiencies (a condition that prevents the body from using certain fats for energy) and resulting in chronic diseases. It is also used in the treatment of cardiomyopathy (weak heart muscles), skeletal myopathy (weak voluntary muscles), ischaemic cardiomyopathy (coronary heart disease), long term haemodialysis, oligospermia (low sperm count) and for patients who are being treated with valproic acid (used to treat fits and bipolar disorder) and zidovudine (used to treat HIV).    

Therapeutic Category

Folic Acid: B-complex vitamin        

L-Carnitine: Amino acids  

Methylcobalamin: B-complex vitamin       

How Folic Acid+L-Carnitine+Methylcobalamin works

L-Carnitine is an amino acid responsible for energy production, improves muscle health and also helps in the proper functioning of the heart. Methylcobalamin helps to restore the vitamin B12 levels in the body and helps to treat several conditions such as anaemia (decrease in red blood cell count) and nerve related issues. Folic acid is a form of vitamin B9 and helps in the production of red blood cells, improving oxygen circulation in the body. Folic acid along with vitamin B12 helps to control high levels of homocysteine in the blood as elevated homocysteine levels might increase the risk of heart diseases.       

Common side effects of Folic Acid+L-Carnitine+Methylcobalamin

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• stomach upset, heartburn
  

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• In case of accidental overdosage

Health Tips for Folic Acid+L-Carnitine+Methylcobalamin

• Take Folic Acid + L-Carnitine + Methylcobalamin exactly as advised by your doctor. Follow the specified dosage and regimen. Do not change the dosage or discontinue the medicine without first consulting your doctor
• Make sure you consume enough of fluids. Staying hydrated is beneficial to general health and can aid in the absorption of certain nutrients
• Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Folic Acid + L-Carnitine + Methylcobalamin as it may impair the absorption of this medicine from the stomach and intestine
• Folic Acid + L-Carnitine + Methylcobalamin is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women unless advised by the doctor
• It is not recommended for use in patients with leber’s disease (hereditary eye disease) and should be used with caution in patients with polycythaemia vera (a type of blood cancer), folic acid deficiency, megaloblastic anaemia (abnormal large red blood cells), malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrients from diet), history of gastrectomy (removal of part of the stomach) and history of seizures
• Inform your doctor if you are taking any other prescription medicines, supplements or over-the-counter medications as it may interact with Folic Acid + L-Carnitine + Methylcobalamin and may reduce the therapeutic effectiveness and increase the risk of side effects