Works by providing the necessary calcium in people with reduced calcium levels.
Calcium Citrate is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It may be used to treat conditions caused by low calcium levels such as bone loss, weak bones, decreased activity of the parathyroid gland and a certain muscle disease.
- Nausea/vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Unusual weight loss
- Mental/mood changes
- Bone/muscle pain
- Headache
- Increased thirst/urination
- Weakness
- Unusual tiredness
- Before taking this medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have any other allergies.
- This product should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.
- This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast- feeding.
- Immediately consult your doctor if your condition worsens.
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.
- Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anaemias and nerve problems.
- It is required for the integrity of myelin, neuronal function, proper red blood cell formation and DNA synthesis
- It is used to treat Vitamin B12 deficiency in people with Pernicious Anemia.
- It is a beneficial drug to most of the common disorders like cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, anaemia, hyperhomocysteinemia and degenerative disorders.
- Methylcobalamin helps in the synthesis of neuronal lipids, regeneration of axonal nerves and has neuroprotective activity, which promotes neurons to function properly and thus improves Alzheimer disease, Parkinsonism, Dementia and neuropathic syndromes.
- It is an approved treatment for peripheral neuropathy.
- It also helps in balancing the levels of homocysteine, which is produced in excess can cause inflammation of blood vessels.
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Decreased appetite
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Skin rash
- Chest pain and discomfort
- Methylcobalamin can show some serious side effects in patients who might suffer from other conditions.
- Everyone needs to consume this medicine only after clinical consultation. The serious side effects of Methylcobalamin can include the formation of clots in limbs, depleted levels of potassium in the blood, a buildup of fluid in the lungs, heart failure and in some cases, anaphylactic reactions such as swollen tongue and throat, and hives.
- Consuming Methylcobalamin is not advisable for patients suffering from optic atrophy, which is a nerve condition that affects the eye.
- People who are suffering from infections or patients who have a low iron level in their body should be careful before taking Methylcobalamin and should only do so after the consultation of the doctor.
- It is not advised for mothers to consume Methylcobalamin if they are breastfeeding. Mother’s milk is a rich source of Vitamin B12 and consuming additional supplements while breastfeeding can have adverse effects on the baby.
Generic Name: cholecalciferol
Vitamin D3 is needed for normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which is further utilized for development and maintenance of bones and teeth. This makes bones stronger and reduces risk for bone fractures. Vitamin D3 also has a role in ones nerve, muscle, and immune systems.
People who might need extra vitamin D3 include
- Older adult
- Breastfed infants
- People with dark skin
- People with certain conditions, such as liver diseases, cystic fibrosis and Crohn's disease
- People who have obesity or have had gastric bypass surgery
Symptoms of vitamin D3 deficiency include bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and mood changes. Vitamin D3 is used for treating osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, renal osteodystrophy and hypoparathyroidism.
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- weight loss
- weakness
- increased calcium levels (hypercalcemia)
May cause allergic reactions or other problems if contain inactive ingredients such as peanut/soy. Pregnant women or Breastfeeding mothers need to consult their doctors before taking Vitamin D3 supplements.