PRODUCT DETAILS

About Benfotor-LC Tablet

FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN belongs to the class of  'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term disease. It is used to treat and prevent folate deficiency, anaemia (lack of red blood cells), vitamin B12 deficiency, and neurological diseases such as peripheral neuropathy (nerve disorder) and seizures (fits), muscle weakness, heart or liver problems.

Uses of Benfotor-LC Tablet

Nutritional deficiencies.

Medicinal Benefits of Benfotor-LC Tablet

FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN contains folic acid, levocarnitine, and methylcobalamin belongs to the class of  'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term disease. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and DNA. Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps your body turn fat into energy. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It also prevents nerve damage by forming a protective layer (myelin) around the nerves.

Directions for Use

FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN is available in the form of tablets and capsules. Take this FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects of Benfotor-LC Tablet

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not use FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN if you are allergic to FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN or any of its contents. Let your doctor know if you have a history of seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, obesity, hypokalemia, optic nerve damage, diabetes before using FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, herbal supplements. Do not take FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN safe to be given to children below 12 years of age, infants, and newborns, yet the doctor's consultation is advised. Do not take antacids before or after 2 hours of taking FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN as they may interfere with the action of FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN. Do not consume excess alcohol while using FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN as it may interfere with the drug absorption in the body.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN may interact with an antibiotic (chloramphenicol), anticancer agent (methotrexate and fluorouracil), blood thinners (warfarin), anti-gout medicine (colchicine), antacids (cimetidine, omeprazole, lansoprazole, and ranitidine), a medicine used to treat diabetes (metformin), a medicine used to treat inflammatory bowel conditions (sulfasalazine), a medicine used to reduce cholesterol (cholestyramine), and antiepileptic drugs (phenytoin and fosphenytoin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN should be used with caution in patients with malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), cancer, neural tube defects, kidney dialysis, optic nerve damage, diabetes, obesity, hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood), and stent in the heart.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• The interaction of alcohol with FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN.

PREGNANCY

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

BREAST FEEDING

• There are limited studies of FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN on breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before using FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN if you are breastfeeding.

DRIVING

• FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN is generally safe to use before driving. However, if you notice any side effects like dizziness, avoid driving and operating machinery until you feel better.

LIVER

• FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

• FOLIC ACID+LEVOCARNITINE+METHYLCOBALAMIN to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.