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FOL 123 Capsule

Manufactured byPHARMED LTD
ContainsFolic Acid (5 mg) + Docosahexaenoic Acid (200 mg) + Cyanocobalamin (1 mcg)
Description
FOL 123 Capsule is a combination medicine of Folic acid, DHA and cyanocobalamin. It is a vitamin supplement used to treat vitamin/nutrient deficiencies. It is also used in the treatment of hyperhomocysteinemia, a condition with high homocysteine (an amino acid) levels in your blood. FOL 123 Capsule may cause some less common side effects such as nausea/vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe. FOL 123 Capsule is a prescription medicine and should be taken exactly as advised by your doctor. Take it at the same time every day for ease of remembrance. Do not take more than the prescribed dose of this capsule. FOL 123 Capsule should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for FOL 123 Capsule

  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Bloating
  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache

Uses of FOL 123 Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Nutritional deficiencies
  • Hyperhomocysteinemia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for FOL 123 Capsule to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which FOL 123 Capsule 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 tendency has been reported with FOL 123 Capsule.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of sufficient safety data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus due to FOL 123 Capsule is not known. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    FOL 123 Capsule passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.

Allergy

Avoid taking FOL 123 Capsule if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of sufficient safety data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus due to FOL 123 Capsule is not known. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.

Breast-feeding

FOL 123 Capsule passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
General warnings

Other medicines

FOL 123 Capsule 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

Try not to skip a dose of FOL 123 Capsule. Take the missed dose 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

Do not take excess dose than prescribed by your doctor. Contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose with FOL 123 Capsule.
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

Levodopa

Fluorouracil

Phenytoin

Phenobarbital

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
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.
Take FOL 123 Capsule with or without food. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not stop the use of FOL 123 Capsule without consulting your doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking FOL 123 Capsule as it may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
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
FOL 123 Capsule is a combination of three vitamin supplements like Folic acid, DHA and Cyanocobalamin, that help in restoring the proper functioning of your body.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Vitamins, Oral nutritional supplements

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Jan 2022

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