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Vicare Capsule
Manufactured byEMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsFolic Acid (5 mg) + Methylcobalamin (1500 mcg) + Pyridoxine (1.5 mg)
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Description
Vicare Capsule consists of Methylcobalamin, Pyridoxine, and Folic Acid. It is a vitamin supplement used to treat nutritional deficiency and anaemia (low number of red blood cells). This medicine provides the required nourishment to your body and improves your health.
Vicare Capsule rarely shows side effects. However, in some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, upset stomach, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if they bother you for a long time or become severe. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
Vicare Capsule may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Take it at the same time every day for the ease of remembering.
Vicare Capsule is not recommended for use if you have Leber's disease (a nerve condition that leads to sudden, painless vision loss). Inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions and about all your ongoing medications. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Vicare Capsule
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Uses of Vicare Capsule
What is it prescribed for?
Anaemia
Anaemia refers to a low number of red blood cells (RBC) that are responsible for carrying oxygen to various tissues and organs. The symptoms include dizziness, weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath, etc. Vicare Capsule is used to treat this condition.
Nutritional deficiencies
Nutritional deficiency occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients from food to meet the body's demands. The body requires vitamins to stay healthy and function properly. Nutritional deficiency may lead to various conditions such as anaemia (low red blood cell count), nerve pain, skin conditions, etc. Vicare Capsule is used to treat nutritional deficiencies.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Vicare Capsule to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Vicare Capsule remains active in your body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Vicare Capsule as it may decrease the absorption and increase the elimination of this medicine in the body. Thus it may result in reduced effectiveness of this medicine.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Vicare Capsule.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Vicare Capsule may be used during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Vicare Capsule may be used while breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.
Allergy
Avoid taking Vicare Capsule if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Leber's Disease
Leber's disease is an eye condition in which the nerves in the eyes get damaged, leading to loss of vision. Vicare Capsule is not recommended for use if you have Leber's Disease as it may worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Vicare Capsule may be used during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.
Breast-feeding
Vicare Capsule may be used while breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings
Elderly
Elderly people may have a reduced capacity to absorb Vicare Capsule through the intestine. Hence, it should be used with caution in the elderly. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the condition.
Other medicines
Vicare Capsule may affect or get affected by other medicines you are taking. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medicines, including herbs and supplements, before starting the treatment with Vicare Capsule.
Gastrointestinal surgery
Avoid taking Vicare Capsule if you recently have had gastrointestinal surgery (surgery related to the stomach and intestine) as it may lead to reduced absorption of this medicine.
Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Vicare Capsule. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is time for the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the recommended dose of Vicare Capsule. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose with this medicine.
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
N/A
Instructions
Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Vicare Capsule as it may decrease the absorption and increase the elimination of this medicine in the body. Thus it may result in reduced effectiveness of this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Levodopa
Phenytoin
Chloramphenicol
Disease interactions
Undiagnosed anaemia
Use of Vicare Capsule to treat anaemia should begin only after the cause has been established. It should not be used for the treatment of an undiagnosed form of anaemia, as it may lead to faulty diagnosis and increase the risk of certain complications.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Vicare Capsule with or without food. Do not break, chew, or crush the capsule in your mouth. Swallow as a whole with plenty of water.
Read all the usage instructions mentioned on the label/package insert before taking this capsule.
Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Take this medicine for the recommended duration for better results.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Vicare Capsule is a combination of Methylcobalamin, Pyridoxine, and Folic Acid. It is essential for the production of certain vital components that are necessary for the maintenance of normal body functions. It plays an important role in the formation of haemoglobin and red blood cells. It also promotes the proper functioning of the nervous system, immune system, etc.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Vitamins, Oral nutritional supplements
Schedule
OTC
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Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Pyridoxine. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 17 June 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Folic acid. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 17 June 2021].
Drugs, H., 2021. Pyridoxine: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 7 December 2021].
Drugs, H., 2021. Folic Acid: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 7 December 2021].
Information on this page was last updated on 23 Feb 2022
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