Name Cyanocobalamin + Elemental Iron + Folic Acid
Classes Nutritional Supplement
Mineral and Vitamin Combination
Diseases Malnutrition
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency

Cyanocobalamin + Elemental Iron + Folic Acid

Cyanocobalamin + Elemental Iron + Folic Acid is a combination of different supplements. Cyanocobalamin or vitamin B12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation, and protein and tissue synthesis. Iron is necessary for heme biosynthesis. Folic acid is a B vitamin necessary for cell proliferation, DNA, RNA and protein synthesis.

Cyanocobalamin + Elemental Iron + Folic Acid is indicated for-

  • Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Iron deficiency
  • Folic acid deficiency
  • For adults, the usual dosage is 1-2 capsules daily or as directed by physician.
  • For children, the usual dosage is 1 capsule per day or as recommended by physician.

Cyanocobalamin + Elemental Iron + Folic Acid may cause the following side effects-

  • Nausea
  • Anorexia
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Dark stool

Caution should be exercised where there is a risk of Iron overload, e.g.

  • Haemochromatosis
  • Thalassemia
  • Hemosiderosis
  • Hemolytic anemia

Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the medication.

Contraindicated in patients with-

  • Iron overload