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B-Folcin Drops

Manufactured byWest Coast Pharma Works
ContainsNiacinamide (20 mg) + Cyanocobalamin (5 mcg) + Folic Acid (200 mcg)
Description
B-Folcin Drops is a combination medicine which may be used for the treatment of nutritional deficiencies such as malnutrition, megaloblastic anemia, loss of appetite, etc. in newborn babies and infants.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for B-Folcin Drops

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Dry mouth
  • Fever
  • Chest discomfort
  • Chills
  • Severe itching
  • Rash
  • Redness of skin
  • Dry skin
  • Weakness and general discomfort

Uses of B-Folcin Drops

What is it prescribed for?

  • Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Malnutrition
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nutritional deficiencies
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • 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.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to niacinamide, cyanocobalamin, folic acid or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

Active liver disease

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with an active liver disease or unexplained elevation in transaminase levels since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Peptic Ulcer

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from peptic ulcer disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Leber's Disease

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have Leber's Disease, a rare genetic disorder due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.
General warnings

Other medicines

This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Other uses

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.

Missed Dose

Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
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

Phenobarbital

Fluorouracil

Capecitabine

Phenytoin

Disease interactions

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of kidney function, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Undiagnosed anemia

Use of this medicine to treat existing anemia should begin only after the cause is established. It should never be used for the treatment of an undiagnosed form of anemia. It may lead to a faulty diagnosis and an increase in certain complications associated with the disease.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Administer this medicine as instructed by the doctor. Do not administer in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. The dosage and the duration of use of this medicine should be kept as low as possible. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Niacinamide works by replenishing the levels of vitamin B3 in the body. Folic acid and cyanocobalamin are essential for the production of certain vital components that are necessary for the maintenance of normal body functions.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Vitamin and mineral combinations

Schedule

OTC

B-FOLCIN(FOLIC ACID,VITAMIN B12 & NIACINAMIDE DROPS) – West Coast Pharmaceuticals [Internet]. Westcoastin.com. 2018 [cited 14 November 2018]. Available from:

http://westcoastin.com/product/b-folcinfolic-acidvitamin-b12-niacinamide-drops/

Cyanocobalamin Injection: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2018 [cited 16 November 2018]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a605007.html

Vitamin B12 - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 16 November 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00115

Folic Acid - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 30 May 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00158

Niacinamide [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 18 April 2018]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/nicotinamide
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Information on this page was last updated on 14 Nov 2019

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