What is benfotiamine for:
This medication is a vitamin, prescribed to treat or prevent Beri Beri, Wenicke-korsakoff syndrome, diabetic neuropathy.
How does benfotiamine work:
It is an essential nutrient for development of the nervous system
How should benfotiamine be used:
It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with or without. PO- Alcoholic neuropathy; Diabetic neuropathy- The recommended dose is 100 mg 4 timesday.
Common side effects of benfotiamine :
Rarelly allergic manifestations- such as skin reactions, urticaria.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Call your doctor to find out what to do.
What precautions should I take when taking benfotiamine :
If you have an allergy with any other part of this drug talk with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take benfotiamine with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
How do I store benfotiamine :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category N : Not yet classified.
Therapeutic Classification
Vitamins
What is Elemental Selenium for:
It is used to help growth and good health.
How does Elemental Selenium work:
Selenium is a diet aid
How should Elemental Selenium be used:
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
Common side effects of Elemental Selenium :
Belly pain. Bad taste in your mouth. This most often goes back to normal.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
What precautions should I take when taking Elemental Selenium :
If you have an allergy to selenium or any other part of this drug. If you have an allergy to benzyl alcohol, talk with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Elemental Selenium with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Elemental Selenium :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category A : Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
Therapeutic Classification
Minerals
What is Elemental Zinc for:
It is used to help growth and good health.
How does Elemental Zinc work:
Zinc is a diet aid.
How should Elemental Zinc be used:
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
Common side effects of Elemental Zinc :
Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. Loose stools (diarrhea).
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
What precautions should I take when taking Elemental Zinc :
If you have an allergy to any zinc or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very loose stools (diarrhea). Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Elemental Zinc with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice.
How do I store Elemental Zinc :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category A : Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
Therapeutic Classification
Minerals
What is methylcobalamin for:
It is used to prevent and treat low vitamin B12. Lack of vitamin B12 may cause anemia and damage to the nerves. It is used to treat diabetic neuropathy and peripheral neuropathy.
How does methylcobalamin work:
It is an essential nutrient that helps the body make healthy red blood and nerve cells.
How should methylcobalamin be used:
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
Common side effects of methylcobalamin :
Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, skin rash, hot flushes
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
What precautions should I take when taking methylcobalamin :
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs.
When do I need to seek medical help
Seek help if you have signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Swelling, warmth, or pain in the leg or arm. Talk to your doctor if you have very loose stools (diarrhea), are feeling very tired or weak, have a rash.
Can I take methylcobalamin with other medicines:
Use with neomycin, aminosalicylic acid, cimetidine and cochicine will decrease absorption. Inform doctor about all other drugs you are taking including herbals.
Are there any food restrictions
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue with your normal diet.
How do I store methylcobalamin :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category A : Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
Therapeutic Classification
Vitamins
What is Vitamin B6 for:
It is used to help growth and good health. It is used to stop and treat low vitamin B6. It is used to avoid side effects from isoniazid. It is used to treat isoniazid or cycloserine overdose.
How does Vitamin B6 work:
Pyridoxine is a diet aid. It protects the nerves from side effects of some drugs.
How should Vitamin B6 be used:
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. There is a liquid (solution) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use. Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
Common side effects of Vitamin B6 :
Headache. Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. Damage to the nerves. This can be long-lasting.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
What precautions should I take when taking Vitamin B6 :
If you have an allergy to pyridoxine or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Vitamin B6 with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice.
How do I store Vitamin B6 :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category A : Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
Therapeutic Classification
Vitamins
What is vitamin d3 for:
It is used to prevent or treat low vitamin D levels. It is used to treat poor parathyroid function. It is used to manage low calcium levels in patients undergoing dialysis for chronic renal failure. It is used to treat renal osteodystrophy. It is used to treat high phosphate levels. It is used to treat rickets
How does vitamin d3 work:
It works by helping the body to use more of the calcium found in foods and supplements.
How should vitamin d3 be used:
Take this drug as directed by the doctor. It is usually taken once a day in the morning with or without food. Continue to take it even if you feel well. Do not stop it without talking to your doctor.
Common side effects of vitamin d3 :
Dry mouth, muscle pain, increased thirst, loss of appetite, vomiting, metallic taste, upset stomach, constipation, difficult urination.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
What precautions should I take when taking vitamin d3 :
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Some drugs like phenytoin, phenobarbital, prednisone and some laxatives may affect the availability. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, pregnant, or planning to have surgery including dental procedures.
When do I need to seek medical help
Seek help if you have signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Inform doctor if you experience any bruising or bleeding, any rash, or if any side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take vitamin d3 with other medicines:
This drug will only work if you get the right amount of calcium from your diet. If you are being treated with dialysis, your doctor may also prescribe a low phosphate diet. Follow these directions carefully. If you do not have kidney disease, you should drink plenty of fluids when taking this drug. If you have kidney disease, talk to your doctor about how much fluid you should drink each day.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice.
How do I store vitamin d3 :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Vitamins
What is Alpha lipoic acid for:
Alpha-lipoic acid is a vitamin-like chemical called an antioxidant. Alpha-lipoic acid is used for diabetes and nerve-related symptoms of diabetes including burning, pain, and numbness in the legs and arms. Alpha-lipoic acid is also used for memory loss, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), HIV/AIDS, cancer, liver disease, diseases of the heart and blood vessels (including a disorder called cardiac autonomic neuropathy) and Lyme disease.It is also used to treat eye-related disorders, such as damage to the retina, cataracts, glaucoma, and an eye disease called Wilson’s disease.
How does Alpha lipoic acid work:
Alpha-lipoic acid seems to help prevent certain kinds of cell damage in the body, and also restores vitamin levels such as vitamin E and vitamin C. There is also evidence that alpha-lipoic acid can improve the function and conduction of neurons in diabetes.Alpha-lipoic acid is used in the body to break down carbohydrates and to make energy for the other organs in the body.Alpha-lipoic acid seems to work as an antioxidant, which means that it might provide protection to the brain under conditions of damage or injury. The antioxidant effects might also be helpful in certain liver diseases.
How should Alpha lipoic acid be used:
For treating type 2 diabetes and improving symptoms such as burning, pain, and numbness in the legs and arms. Use the medicine daily as directed by the physician
Common side effects of Alpha lipoic acid :
Alpha-lipoic acid is possibly safe for most adults when taken by mouth , when used intravenously or when applied to the skin. People taking alpha-lipoic acid by mouth might get a rash. People at risk for thiamine deficiency should take a thiamine supplement.People with diabetes should be careful to check their blood sugar levels because alpha-lipoic acid might lower blood sugar.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Although not all side effects are known, alpha-lipoic acid is thought to be possibly safe when taken as directed.
Stop taking alpha-lipoic acid and call your doctor at once if you have:
Low blood sugar-headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, confusion, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, or feeling jittery; or a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.
Common side effects may include:nausea; or skin rash.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra alpha-lipoic acid to make up the missed dose.
What precautions should I take when taking Alpha lipoic acid :
Alpha-lipoic acid can decrease blood sugar levels. Your diabetes medications might need to be adjusted by your healthcare provider.Alcohol can lower the amount of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the body. Taking alpha-lipoic acid when there is a shortage of thiamine might cause serious health problems. If you drink a lot of alcohol and take alpha-lipoic acid too, you should take a thiamine supplement.Taking alpha-lipoic acid might interfere with treatments for under-active or over-active thyroid.
Avoid using alpha-lipoic acid together with other herbal/health supplements that can also lower your blood sugar. This includes devil's claw, fenugreek, garlic, guar gum, horse chestnut, Panax ginseng, psyllium, and Siberian ginseng.
When do I need to seek medical help
Consult your doctor if you have:
liver disease;
diabetes (alpha-lipoic acid can cause low blood sugar);
a thyroid disorder;
a thiamine deficiency (thiamine is a form of vitamin B); or
if you drink large amounts of alcohol.
Can I take Alpha lipoic acid with other medicines:
Medications for cancer (Chemotherapy) interacts with Alpha-Lipoic acid. Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant. There is some concern that antioxidants might decrease the effectiveness of some medications used for cancers.
Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with Alpha-Lipoic acid. Alpha-lipoic acid might decrease blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Taking alpha-lipoic acid along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low.
Some medications used for diabetes include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others.
Do not take alpha-lipoic acid without medical advice if you are using any of the following medications: Insulin or oral diabetes medicine; Medicines to treat underactive thyroid, such as levothyroxine (Synthroid) and others; or Cancer medicines (chemotherapy).
How do I store Alpha lipoic acid :
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Pregnancy Category
Pregnancy Category:N. Not enough is known about the use of alpha-lipoic acid during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Therapeutic Classification
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
Therapeutic Classification
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
Therapeutic Classification
Vitamins
Therapeutic Classification
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
Therapeutic Classification
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
