L-Methylfolate is a naturally occurring form of vitamin B necessary for maintaining
some very important functions in the body. L-Methyl Folate provides essential
nutrients.
L-methylfolate is a form of a B vitamin used to treat depression,
megaloblastic anemia, and renal and hepatic impairment.
It is used as an adjunctive in treating the decreased folate levels or
hyperhomocysteinemia (high levels of amino acid) in patients with schizophrenia or
depression.
Confusion
Flatulence
Nausea
Difficulty in concentrating
Hypersensitivity
Bitter taste
Sleeplessness
Loss of apetite
Abdominal distension
Excitement
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women
unless necessary.
This medicine should not be used alone to treat an anemic patient with a history of
vitamin B12 deficiency due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's
condition.
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since
the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Ferrous Ascorbate is used for the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia when the amount of iron taken in from the diet is not sufficient. It is also be used to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney failure. This medicine is used only to treat hemoglobin abnormalities due to iron deficiency.
- Iron Deficiency Anemia -This medicine is used for the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia. It is also be used to treat iron deficiency anemia associated with chronic kidney failure.
When not to use?
- Allergy
- Iron overload
Anaphylactic reactions, constipation, joint pains, chest pain, pigmentation of skin, difficulty in breathing, cardiac chest pain, diarrhea, Headache, fever.
- This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary.
- Accidental ingestion of this medicine may lead to fatal iron poisoning in children below 6 years of age. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of a suspected overdose.
- Gastrointestinal disorders - This medicine should be used with caution in patients with gastrointestinal irritation or conditions such as peptic ulcer disease, enteritis, ulcerative colitis, etc. due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
- Use in elderly population - This medicine should be used with extreme caution in elderly patients due to the risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
