Name | Cyanocobalamin + Elemental Iron + Folic Acid |
Classes |
Nutritional Supplement Mineral and Vitamin Combination |
Diseases |
Malnutrition Vitamin B Complex Deficiency |
English
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.
None known.