Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for AUTRIN CAP and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Prescription Statistics
- 12.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 12.2 Directions with respect to food?
- 12.3 How long was it prescribed?
- 12.4 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 12.5 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 12.6 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 12.7 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 12.8 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 13 Available Alternatives for AUTRIN CAP
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Overview
AUTRIN CAP is a Schedule H drug.AUTRIN CAP is composed of: CYANOCOBALAMIN (15 MCG), FOLIC ACID (1.5 MG), FERROUS FUMARATE (0.3 GM)
Cyanocobalamin is a man-made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation, and protein and tissue synthesis. Cyanocobalamin is used to
Folic acid is a type of B vitamin that is normally found in foods such as dried beans, peas, lentils, oranges, whole-wheat products, liver, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and spinach.Folic acid helps your body produce and maintain new cells, and also helps prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer.As a medication, folic acid is used to treat folic acid deficiency and certain types of anemia (lack of red blood cells) caused by folic acid deficiency.Folic acid is sometimes used in combination with other medications to treat pernicious anemia. It plays a vital role in the formation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. It is also essential in pregnancy due to its role in the development of the unborn baby’s brain and spinal cord.
Ferrous fumarate is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin and myoglobin.This medication is an iron supplement used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron. Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells and keep you in good health.
Usage
CYANOCOBALAMIN is generally used to treat: Vitamin B12 Deficiency, AnemiaCYANOCOBALAMIN can address symptoms like: Chest Pain, Head Headache, Dizziness, Face Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Legs Pain, Frequent Urination
FOLIC ACID is generally used to treat: Anemia, Pernicious Anemia, Vitamin B Deficiency
FERROUS FUMARATE is generally used to treat: Iron Deficiency Anemia
FERROUS FUMARATE can address symptoms like: Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Hair Loss, Head Headache, Restless Or Irritability, Shortness Of Breath
Frequently 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: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
AUTRIN CAP is generally taken Before Food.Precautions for AUTRIN CAP and its Constituents
Take the extended-release tablet with a full glass of water. Do not substitute folic acid for this medication. Perform lab tests for blood regularly, to monitor the progress. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Caution should be exercised in patients with
- Folic Acid is used for the treatment of folic acid deficiency.
- It is also taken before and during pregnancy to decrease the risk of defects in the neural tube, which forms the spinal cord in the baby.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures as you may need a higher dose of the seizure medicines than what you normally take.
- You should not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to folic acid.Take folic acid exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Follow the directions on your prescription label.
- Take folic acid with a full glass of water.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages.
- Caution should be exercised in patients with history of long-term infection, seizure disorder, liver problems and kidney dialysis.
- You should not use ferrous fumarate if you have iron overload syndrome.
- You should not use ferrous fumarate if you are allergic to it.
- Do not give ferrous fumarate to a child without the advice of a doctor.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take ferrous fumarate in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Take ferrous fumarate on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Avoid taking antacids or antibiotics within 2 hours before or after taking ferrous fumarate.
- Take this medication with a full glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break a ferrous fumarate tablet. Swallow it whole.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Do not take any vitamin or mineral supplements that your doctor has not prescribed or recommended.
- Ask your doctor before using an antacid, and use only the type your doctor recommends. Caution needed in patients with folic acid-dependent tumors.
- Do not take this medication for more than 6 months without checking with your doctor.
- Chewable tablets of this medicine may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this drug safely.
- Liquid preparations of this product may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
Symptoms of Overdosage
FOLIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Mouth Pain, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Confusion, Difficulty ConcentratingFERROUS FUMARATE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Nausea, Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Cold, Loose Motion
Common Side-Effects
CYANOCOBALAMIN : Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Chest Pain, Head Headache, Dizziness, Face Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Legs Pain, Frequent UrinationFOLIC ACID : Depression, Nausea, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Difficulty Sleeping, Restless Or Irritability, Unusual Taste In Mouth
FERROUS FUMARATE : Diarrhoea, Heartburn, Constipation, Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Change In Stools, Abdomen Stomach Cramps
Serious Side-Effects
FERROUS FUMARATE : Chest Pain, Pain When Swallowing, Bloody Or Red Colored StoolsRare Side-Effects
FOLIC ACID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Fever, Body Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
FERROUS FUMARATE can interfere with: Hemoglobinopathy, Achlorhydria, Peptic Ulcer, ColitisTechnical Classification
CYANOCOBALAMIN is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTSFOLIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
FERROUS FUMARATE is categorized as: IRON PRODUCTS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
Prescription 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?
Before Sleeping | 31% |
Once Daily | 27% |
2 Times Daily | 23% |
Every alternate day | 5% |
Others | 4% |
Directions with respect to food?
After Food | 83% |
Before Food | 17% |
How long was it prescribed?
30 Days | 41% |
90 Days | 38% |
60 Days | 7% |
14 Days | 3% |
15 Days | 2% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
Below 5yrs | 1% |
5 to 12yrs | 2% |
12 to 18yrs | 4% |
18 to 35yrs | 51% |
35 to 50yrs | 18% |
50 to 60yrs | 10% |
60 to 70yrs | 8% |
70yrs and above | 6% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 80% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Gynaecologist | 48% |
Hematologist | 33% |
Cardiologist | 4% |
Gastroenterologist | 3% |
Oncologist | 3% |
Endocrinologist | 3% |
Physician | 2% |
Neurologist | 1% |
Nephrologist | 1% |
Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
FOLVITE 5MG TAB | 16% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 24% |
Available Alternatives for AUTRIN CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
AUTRIN CAP | INR 93.06 for 30 UNITS | CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, FERROUS FUMARATE 0.3 GM |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
CHEERI TAB | INR 72 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS FUMARATE 300 MG, PROTEIN C 300 MG, CALCIUM GLUBIONATE 50 MG, ZINC 15 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 5 MCG, MAGNESIUM 2 MG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG, COPPER 0.5 MG |
COROFER 200ML SUSP | INR 76 for 1 BOTTLE | FERROUS FUMARATE 100 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 0.5 MG |
ECOPROT PLUS PWD | INR 107.95 for 200 GM | VITAMIN A 1250 IU, FOLIC ACID 150 MCG, VITAMIN D3 100 IU, NIACINAMIDE 10 MG, SUCROSE 10.5 GM, FERROUS FUMARATE 10 MG, PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE 3.5 GM, VITAMIN E 2.5 MG, THIAMINE 1 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 0.25 MG, COPPER SULFATE 0.05 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 0.5 MCG, MANGANESE CHLORIDE 0.025 MG |
FERICAP CR CAP | INR for | FERROUS FUMARATE 150 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG |
GLOBAC-Z SG-CAP | INR 99.5 for 30 CAPSULES | FERROUS FUMARATE 152 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, ZINC SULFATE 15 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
GLOHEM TR CAP | INR 70.05 for 15 CAPSULES | FERROUS FUMARATE 200 MG, ZINC SULFATE 61.8 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 10 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
HEMSI SYP | INR 95.1 for 1 SYRUP | FOLIC ACID 500 MCG, FERROUS FUMARATE 100 MG, L-LYSINE 20 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 5 MCG, ZINC 3.34 MG, MANGANESE 0.2 MG, COPPER 0.035 MG |
IREX -12 CAP | INR 14.8 for 10 CAPSULES | FERROUS FUMARATE 350 MG, VITAMIN C 75 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
IROVIT Z CAP | INR 60 for 10 CAPSULES | FERROUS FUMARATE 350 MCG, ELEMENTAL MANGANESE 250 MCG, L-LYSINE 150 MG, COPPER SULFATE 80 MCG, ZINC SULFATE 66 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
MENOPACE CAP | INR 205 for 30 CAPSULES | POTASSIUM IODATE 295 MCG, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 155 MG, SELENIUM 100 MCG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 100 IU, CHROMIUM 50 MCG, FERROUS FUMARATE 45.63 MG, ZINC SULFATE MONOHYDRATE 41.2 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 40 MG, NIACINAMIDE 30 MG, PARA-AMINOBENZOIC ACID 30 MG, BIOTIN 30 MCG, SODIUM BORATE 17.7 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, MANGANESE SULFATE 6.16 MG, COPPER SULFATE 4 MG, BETA-CAROTENE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 2.5 MG |
OMNIGEN FORTE CAP | INR 59 for 10 CAPSULES | VITAMIN A 2500 IU, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, CHROMIUM 100 MCG, SELENIUM 70 MCG, L-GLUTAMIC ACID 50 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 50 MG, GINSENG 42.5 MG, ZINC SULFATE 25 MG, ACETYLCYSTEINE 25 MG, NIACINAMIDE 20 MG, FERROUS FUMARATE 20 MG, VITAMIN E 10 MG, MAGNESIUM OXIDE 10 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5 MG, FOLIC ACID 3 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 3 MG, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 2 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 2 MG, COPPER SULFATE 2 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MG |
PREGNACARE FORTE | INR 197 for 15 CAPSULES | FOLIC ACID 1500 MCG, COPPER 800 MCG, IODINE 200 MCG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 150 MG, FERROUS FUMARATE 122 MG, VITAMIN K 65 MCG, SELENIUM 60 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 37.5 MG, ZINC 20 MG, NIACINAMIDE 18 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 10 MCG, THIAMINE 10 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 2 MG, MANGANESE 2 MG |
PROANAGEN TAB | INR 170 for 10 TABLETS | AMINOETHYL SULFONIC ACID 300 MG, CHROMIUM 200 MCG, L-SELENOMETHIONINE 150 MCG, GREEN TEA 100 MG, METHYL SULFONYL METHANE 100 MG, FERROUS FUMARATE 50 MG, MALUS DOMESTICA 50 MG, GLYCINE 50 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 50 MG, L-ARGININE 50 MG, LYSINE 50 MG, ZINC 25 MG, L-ORNITHINE L-ASPARTATE 20 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, BIOTIN 5 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, MAGNESIUM 2 MG, COPPER 1 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
REJUVIT PLUS CAP CAP | INR 65 for 10 CAPSULES | VITAMIN A 2500 IU, VITAMIN D3 200 IU, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIBASIC ANHYDROUS 75 MG, WITHANIA SOMNIFERA 50 MG, GINSENG 42.5 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 40 MG, FERROUS FUMARATE 30 MG, NIACINAMIDE 25 MG, ZINC SULFATE 15 MG, VITAMIN E 7.5 IU, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 3 MG, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 3 MG, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.3 MG, POTASSIUM IODIDE 0.1 MG, COPPER SULFATE 0.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 0.5 MCG, MANGANESE SULFATE 0.5 MG |
REVITAL CAP | INR 75 for 10 CAPSULES | VITAMIN A 2500 IU, VITAMIN D 200 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 75 MG, PHOSPHATE 58 MG, VITAMIN C 50 MG, GINSENG 42.5 MG, FERROUS FUMARATE 30 MG, ZINC OXIDE 10 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 10 MG, VITAMIN E 5 MG, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 3 MG, POTASSIUM SULPHATE 2 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1 MG, THIAMINE 1 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, COPPER 0.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.15 MG, FAT 0.38 GM, PROTEIN 0.2 GM, CARBOHYDRATE 0.1 GM, IODINE 0.1 MG, MANGANESE 0.5 MG |
REVITAL SENIOR | INR 85.5 for 10 TABLETS | VITAMIN A 2500 IU, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 75 MG, VITAMIN C 50 MG, GINSENG 42.5 MG, FERROUS FUMARATE 30 MG, NIACINAMIDE 10 MG, ZINC OXIDE 10 MG, VITAMIN E 5 MG, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 3 MG, POTASSIUM 2 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, THIAMINE 1 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1.5 MG, COPPER 0.5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 0.15 MG, IODINE 0.1 MG, MANGANESE 0.5 MG |
RICONIA G CAP | INR 71 for 10 CAPSULES | VITAMIN A PALMITATE 2500 IU, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 75 MG, PHOSPHORUS 58 MG, GINSENG 42.5 MG, FERROUS FUMARATE 30 MG, VITAMIN C 25 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 10 MG, ZINC 10 MG, VITAMIN E 5 MG, CALCIUM D-PANTOTHENATE 5 MG, MAGNESIUM 3 MG, POTASSIUM 2 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1 MG, THIAMINE 1 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1.5 MG, MANGANESE 0.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.15 MG, COPPER 0.25 MG, IODINE 0.1 MG |
RICONIA TAB | INR 67 for 10 TABLETS | VITAMIN A 2500 IU, VITAMIN D 200 IU, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIBASIC ANHYDROUS 162 MG, SODIUM BORATE 150 MCG, PHOSPHORUS 125 MG, MAGNESIUM OXIDE 100 MG, VITAMIN C 50 MG, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 40 MG, CHOLINE 36.3 MG, SODIUM SELENITE 30 MCG, CHROMIC CHLORIDE 25 MCG, SODIUM MOLYBDATE 25 MCG, NIACIN 20 MG, ZINC 15 MG, FERROUS FUMARATE 10 MG, STANNOUS CHLORIDE 10 MCG, SODIUM METAVANADATE 10 MCG, VITAMIN E 7.5 IU, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5 MG, NICKEL SULPHATE 5 MCG, SILICON DIOXIDE 2 MG, MANGANESE SULFATE 2.5 MG, CUPRIC OXIDE 2 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1 MG, THIAMINE 1 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, FOLIC ACID 0.15 MG, POTASSIUM IODIDE 0.15 MCG |
VITCOFOL CAP | INR 71.4 for 30 CAPSULES | FERROUS FUMARATE 300 MG, ZINC SULFATE 7.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG |
VITCOFOL SYR | INR 96.75 for 200 ML SYRUP | FERROUS FUMARATE 100 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 0.1 MG/ML |
Z AND B CAP | INR 60 for 10 TABLETS | VITAMIN A 2500 IU, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 75 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 50 MG, GINSENG 42.5 MG, FERROUS FUMARATE 30 MG, NIACINAMIDE 10 MG, ZINC OXIDE 10 MG, VITAMIN E 5 MG, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 3 MG, POTASSIUM 2 MG, THIAMINE 1 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, COPPER 0.5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 0.15 MG, MANGANESE 0.5 MG, IODINE 0.1 MG |
Z3 PLUS CAP | INR 240 for 10 CAPSULES | LACTOBACILLUS 500 MILLIONCELLS, LUTEIN 250 MCG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, IODINE 150 MCG, FOLIC ACID 150 MCG, BIOTIN 100 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 90 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 60 MG, CALCIUM ACETATE 45 MG, GINSENG 42.5 MG, FERROUS FUMARATE 30 MG, WHEAT GERM OIL 25 MG, CHOLINE 25 MG, CITRUS BIOFLAVONOID 20 MG, NIACINAMIDE 20 MG, CALCIUM ACETATE 20 MG, GRAPE SEED EXTRACT 15 MG, PHOSPHORUS 15.45 MG, ZINC 15 MG, POLYPHENOLS 10 MG, VITAMIN K 10 MCG, GINGKO BILOBA 10 MG, PIPERINE 5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, BENFOTIAMINE 1.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1 MG |
ZINCOFER TAB | INR 31.86 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS FUMARATE 300 MG, ZINC 20 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG |