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Methycal Tablet
Manufactured byINDOCO REMEDIES LTD
ContainsCalcium citrate (1000 mg) + Folic Acid (5 mg) + Methylcobalamin (500 mcg) + Pyridoxine (10 mg) + Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) (200 International units )
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Description
Methycal Tablet is a nutritional supplement used to improve bone and joint health. It provides calcium and other minerals required for the proper functioning and healing of bones.
Methycal Tablet can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, etc. These side effects usually subside on their own. Consult your doctor if they are bothering you or getting worse.
Methycal Tablet is usually taken with food to avoid stomach discomfort. Your dose and duration of application will be decided based on the severity of your condition. Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor, as your symptoms may reoccur.
Methycal Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about your current medications and existing medical conditions to avoid any side effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Methycal Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Methycal Tablet
Nausea and vomiting
Headache
Loss of appetite
Bloating
Diarrhoea
Indigestion
Uses of Methycal Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Bone and joint health
Methycal Tablet is used to improve and maintain bone and joint health by providing essential vitamins and minerals for it.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required for Methycal Tablet to show its action is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration for which Methycal Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Methycal Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Methycal Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women as not enough studies are done to understand its safety and efficacy. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Methycal Tablet passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
Allergy
Methycal Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Methycal Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women as not enough studies are done to understand its safety and efficacy. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Methycal Tablet passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
General warnings
Other medicines
Methycal Tablet may interact with other medicines and may cause undesired side effects. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Methycal Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment if you suspect an overdose of Methycal Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Methycal Tablet as directed by your doctor.
Drink plenty of water with it to avoid stomach irritation. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet.
Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not stop the use of this medication without consulting your doctor.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may reduce its effectiveness.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Methycal Tablet contains calcium citrate, folic acid, methylcobalamin and Vitamin D3.
Calcium carbonate is a mineral that is required for the formation of bones and maintaining them.
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Folic Acid is a Vitamin B that synthesizes and repairs DNA.
Methylcobalamin promotes regeneration of nerve cells and efficient conduction through nerve cells.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Oral nutritional supplements
Schedule
OTC
Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. DailyMed - CALCEMIN ADVANCE- calcium citrate tablet, film coated. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 21 December 2021].
Encyclopedia, M. and B12, V., 2021. Vitamin B12: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 6 September 2021].
Drugs, H., 2021. Pyridoxine: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 6 September 2021].
Drugs, H., 2021. Folic Acid: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 14 September 2021].
Drugs, H., 2021. Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3): MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 24 November 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Cholecalciferol. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 24 November 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 28 Dec 2021
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