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 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 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 thiamine for:
This medication is a water-soluble vitamin of the B complex, prescribed for thiamine deficiency, beriberi and acute alcoholic intoxification.
How does thiamine work:
Thiamine is a diet aid.
How should thiamine be used:
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food. The recommended dose is 10-25 mgday in single or divided doses.
IMIV- The recommended dose range is 20-100mgday.
Common side effects of thiamine :
Thiamine tablets usually do not cause any side effects.
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 thiamine :
If you have an allergy to thiamine 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 thiamine 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 thiamine :
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 A for:
This medication is a different form of Vitamin A, prescribed for Vitamin A deficiency. It is convertible to other forms of vitamin A.
How does Vitamin A work:
Vitamin A is a diet aid.
How should Vitamin A be used:
It comes as a capsule, tablet, and syrup to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a lotion to apply topically as directed by your physician. Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 500,000 uday for 3 days, followed by 50,000 uday for 2 weeks and then 10,000-20,000 uday for 2 month as follow-up therapy.
Common side effects of Vitamin A :
Unsafe allergic effects may rarely happen.
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 A :
If you have an allergy to vitamin A 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 nervous and excitable. Sudden change in eyesight, eye pain, or irritation. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Vitamin A 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 A :
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 C for:
It is used to help growth and good health. It is used to stop or treat vitamin C deficiency. It is used to lower the urines pH.
How does Vitamin C work:
AscorbicÂ
How should Vitamin C be used:
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. Take with a full glass of water. Mix powder with water and drink. There is a liquid (solution) if you cannot swallow pills. Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given. Chewable tablet: Chew or crush well. Mix crushed tablet with food. Do not swallow it whole. Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
Common side effects of Vitamin C :
Kidney stones may rarely happen.
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 C :
If you have an allergy to ascorbic 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. Back pain, belly pain, or blood in the urine. May be signs of a kidney stone. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Vitamin C 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 C :
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 Vitamin E for:
Vitamins are needed for growth and good health. Vitamin E is thought to protect the body from the harmful effects of a chemical reaction known as oxidation. Vitamin E is important for many processes in the body. It is naturally found in foods such as vegetable oils, meat, eggs, milk, and leafy vegetables. Vitamin E is prescribed to treat a deficient state or as a supplement. It is also prescribed in certain other conditions like cystic fibrosis and abetalipoproteinaemia.
How does Vitamin E work:
Vitamin E is a diet aid that helps the body with muscle and nerve function. Vitamins work best when given with a well-balanced diet.
How should Vitamin E be used:
To gain the most benefit, take the medicine daily or as prescribed by your doctor. Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. Swallow the capsules whole, do not crush, chew or open them. Liquid - Shake well before use and measure the liquid with the dropper or cup provided.
Common side effects of Vitamin E :
Feeling tired or weak (fatigue), stomach pain, loose stools (diarrhea), headache, nausea, or blurred vision.
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
What precautions should I take when taking Vitamin E :
Do not take the drug if you had an allergic reaction to the medication in the past. Stop taking vitamin E and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; rash; wheezing; itching; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
When do I need to seek medical help
If you are having an allergic reaction or signs of overdose including severe fatigue, headache, nausea, blurred vision, or diarrhoea
Can I take Vitamin E with other medicines:
Before taking vitamin E, tell your doctor if you are taking warfarin (Coumadin). You may not be able to take vitamin E, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice.
How do I store Vitamin E :
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
Therapeutic Classification
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
Therapeutic Classification
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
Therapeutic Classification
Minerals
Therapeutic Classification
Vitamins
Therapeutic Classification
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
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Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
