Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for FOL XT TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Technical Classification
- 9 Prescription Statistics
- 9.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 9.2 Directions with respect to food?
- 9.3 How long was it prescribed?
- 9.4 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 9.5 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 9.6 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 9.7 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 9.8 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 10 Available Alternatives for FOL XT TAB
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Overview
FOL XT TAB is a Schedule H drug.FOL XT TAB is composed of: METHYLCOBALAMIN (1500 MCG), PYRIDOXINE (30 MG), METHYLTETRAHYDROFOLATE (1 MG)
Pyridoxine is vitamin B6. Vitamins occur naturally in foods such as meat, poultry, nuts, whole grains, bananas, and avocados. Vitamin B6 is important for many processes in the body.Pyridoxine injection is also used to treat some types of seizure in babies.Pyridoxine taken by mouth (oral) is available without a prescription. Injectable pyridoxine must be given by a healthcare professional. It is important for the breakdown of protein, fats, and carbohydrates from foods.
Usage
PYRIDOXINE is generally used to treat: Vitamin B 6 Deficiency, Pediatric Febrile SeizuresFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies show it as Safe
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Generally considered as Safe
How Do I Take It?
FOL XT TAB is generally taken With Food.Precautions for FOL XT TAB and its Constituents
- You should not use pyridoxine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.
- Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label.
- Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Do not Use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Symptoms of Overdosage
PYRIDOXINE over-dosage can result in: Hands Numbness, Feet NumbnessCommon Side-Effects
PYRIDOXINE : Nausea, Head Headache, Drowsiness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Body Burning Sensation, TightnessTechnical Classification
PYRIDOXINE is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| Once Daily | 66% |
| Morning | 27% |
Directions with respect to food?
| After Food | 99% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 90 Days | 37% |
| 30 Days | 28% |
| 14 Days | 7% |
| 10 Days | 7% |
| 21 Days | 5% |
| 180 Days | 4% |
| 15 Days | 3% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| Below 5yrs | 1% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 89% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 9% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 99% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Gynaecologist | 97% |
| Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 2% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| DUPHASTON 10MG TAB | 25% |
| ECOSPRIN TAB 75MG | 11% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| SERUM TSH (ENDOCRINOLOGY) | 20% |
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 15% |
Available Alternatives for FOL XT TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| FOL XT TAB | INR 130.5 for 10 TABLETS | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, PYRIDOXINE 30 MG, METHYLTETRAHYDROFOLATE 1 MG |