What is Folic Acid for:
This medication is a vitamin, prescribed for anemia due to vitamin C deficiency. It helps the body make healthy new cells.
How does Folic Acid work:
Folic acid is a diet aid that helps the body make healthy red blood cells. It stops some types of birth defects.
How should Folic Acid be used:
Dose is based on patients condition.
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
Common side effects of Folic Acid :
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. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
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 Folic Acid :
If you have an allergy to folic acid 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. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Folic Acid 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 Folic Acid :
Store it at room temperature and away from direct sunlight (15-30°C).
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 Niacinamide for:
It is used to help growth and good health. This vitamin is used to stop or treat niacin deficiency.
How does Niacinamide work:
Niacinamide is a diet aid
How should Niacinamide be used:
Take this drug with food. Avoid hot drinks when it is time to take this drug.
Common side effects of Niacinamide :
Flushing. Taking aspirin or ibuprofen 30 minutes before taking this drug may help. Headache. Itching.
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. If you miss 7 days of this drug, call your doctor to find out what to do. 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 Niacinamide :
If you have an allergy to niacin, niacinamide, 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. If you have any of these health problems: Liver disease or ulcer disease.
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. Not able to eat. Any bruising or bleeding. Yellow skin or eyes. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Niacinamide 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 Niacinamide :
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 Potassium Iodide for:
It is a salt, most often used as Iodised salt for Iodine deficiency and for protection of thyroid in radiation exposure.
How does Potassium Iodide work:
Potassium keeps good organ function.
How should Potassium Iodide be used:
It comes as oral liquid, powder, granules, tablet, and capsule to take by mouth, with food. Dose is based on patient’s condition. It is usually taken two to four times a day, with or immediately after meals.
Common side effects of Potassium Iodide :
Stomach upset, vomiting and 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. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
What precautions should I take when taking Potassium Iodide :
If you have an allergy to potassium chloride 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. If you have high potassium levels. Do not use by mouth if you have a bowel block, slow-moving GI (gastrointestinal) tract, or slow stomach clearing.
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. A fast heartbeat. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Weakness, numbness, or tingling. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very loose stools (diarrhea). Black, tarry, or bloody stools. Any bruising or bleeding. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Potassium Iodide 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 Potassium Iodide :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category D : There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
EnteralNutritional Products
What is pyridoxine for:
This medication is a vitamin, prescribed for the treatment and prevention of vitamin B6 deficiency. It is important for the breakdown of protein, fats, and carbohydrates from foods.
How does pyridoxine work:
Pyridoxine is a diet aid. It protects the nerves from side effects of some drugs.
How should pyridoxine be used:
It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with food. Adult- PO- The recommended dose range is 150 to 400mgday.
Common side effects of pyridoxine :
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. - Shot: - Pain and irritation where this drug goes into the body. Short-term pain after use.
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 pyridoxine :
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 pyridoxine 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 pyridoxine :
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 Zinc gluconate for:
It is a zinc preparation used for treatment and prevention of zinc deficiency
How does Zinc gluconate work:
Zinc is needed for the proper growth and maintenance of human body. It is found in several systems and biological reactions and has a role in immunity, wound healing, blood clotting, and throid function
Therapeutic Classification
Minerals, Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
Therapeutic Classification
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
