Medicine : Vitcofol Drops(15ml)

Name:Vitcofol Drops(15ml)
Type:Drop
Manufacturer:Fdc Ltd
Generic Use:Folic Acid , Nicotinamide , Vitamin B-12
Composition:Folic Acid(200 Mcg) , Nicotinamide(20 Mg/5 ML) , Vitamin B-12(5 Mcg)
Substitutes:vitcofol drops(15ml) , vitcofol drops(15ml) , vitcofol drops(15ml)


Generic ( Folic Acid )


Typical use Of Folic Acid :Folic Acid Is A Vitamin Used In The Treatment And Prevention Of Anemia (low Red Blood Cells) Due To Folic Acid Deficiency, Pregnancy Or As A Side Effect Of Certain Drugs, Kidney Disorders, Malabsorption Syndromes, And To Prevent Birth Defects In Infants.
Mechanism of action of Folic Acid :Folic Acid Is Involved In Producing The Genetic Material Called DNA, In Formation Of Red Blood Cells, In Reducing Risk Of Heart Problems (by Reducing Blood Homocysteine Levels) And Other Body Functions.
Drug Interaction of Folic Acid :Fluorouracil, Sulphonamide, Phenytoin, Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine, Cholestyramine, And Zinc May Affect The Efficacy Of Folic Acid Or Vice Versa. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Folic Acid :The Common Side Effects Are Urge To Vomit, Bloating Of Stomach, Excessive Passage Of Wind, Loss Of Appetite, Worsening Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency (when Folic Acid Is Used Alone To Treat Anemia Without Investigating The Cause). Consult Your Doctor Immediately If Rash, Itching, Or Breathlessness Develops.

INTERACTIONS OF FOLIC ACID

How Folic Acid will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Is Sufficient Evidence To Suggest That There Is No Risk To The Fetus In The First Trimester (12 Weeks) Of Pregnancy And There Is No Evidence Of Risk In Later Trimesters. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Folic Acid will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Safest: Evidence From Clinical Studies Has Shown That This Drug When Taken By Breastfeeding Mothers Has Not Shown Any Major Side Effects In Infants. The Possibility Of Harm To The Breastfed Infants Is Expected To Be Rare Or The Drug Does Not Reach The Infant Through Breast Milk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Folic Acid

No Studies Found





Generic ( Nicotinamide )


Typical use Of Nicotinamide :To Treat Inflammatory Skin Disease Like Acne, Anxiety And Alzheimer’s Disease
Mechanism of action of Nicotinamide :Nicotinamide Is A Component Of Two Coenzymes, Which Bring About Tissue Respiration, Lipid, Amino Acid, Protein, And Purine Metabolism. Nicotinamide Lowers Blood Cholesterol And Triglyceride Levels By Inhibiting The Synthesis Of Very Low Density Lipoproteins.
Drug Interaction of Nicotinamide :Nicotinamide Is Known To Interact With Other Drugs Like Carbamazepine, Primidone By Reducing Its Clearance. It Also Interacts With Drugs Like Chloramphenicol, Phenytoin, Methotrexate, Penicillamine, Other Vitamins/nutritional Supplements, Antibiotics Like Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin And Tetracyclines. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Nicotinamide :Hepatotoxicity, Cholestasis, Portal Fibrosis, Headache, Fatigue, Urge To Vomit (nausea), Stomach Upset, Dizziness, Dry Hair, Diarrhea, Blurred Vision, Flushing And Rash.

INTERACTIONS OF NICOTINAMIDE

How Nicotinamide will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Is Sufficient Evidence To Suggest That There Is No Risk To The Fetus In The First Trimester (12 Weeks) Of Pregnancy And There Is No Evidence Of Risk In Later Trimesters. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Nicotinamide will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Nicotinamide

No Studies Found





Generic ( Vitamin B-12 )


Typical use Of Vitamin B-12 :Information Not Available.
Mechanism of action of Vitamin B-12 :Information Not Available.
Drug Interaction of Vitamin B-12 :Information Not Available.
Side effects of Vitamin B-12 :Information Not Available.

INTERACTIONS OF VITAMIN B-12

How Vitamin B-12 will impact on Pregnancy ?

Information Not Available.

How Vitamin B-12 will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Information Not Available.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Vitamin B-12

Information Not Available.