Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for BENFOMET FORTE TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Rare Side-Effects
- 8 Technical Classification
- 9 Prescription Statistics
- 9.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 9.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 9.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 9.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 9.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 9.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 9.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 10 Available Alternatives for BENFOMET FORTE TAB
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Overview
BENFOMET FORTE TAB is a Schedule H drug.BENFOMET FORTE TAB is composed of: BENFOTIAMINE (150 MG), ALPHA LIPOIC ACID (100 MG), INOSITOL (100 MG), FOLIC ACID (1.5 MG), METHYLCOBALAMIN (1.5 MG), CHROMIUM PICOLINATE (0.2 MG)
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.
Usage
FOLIC ACID is generally used to treat: Anemia, Pernicious Anemia, Vitamin B DeficiencyFrequently 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 < 4yrs
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
Precautions for BENFOMET FORTE TAB and its Constituents
- 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.
Symptoms of Overdosage
FOLIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Mouth Pain, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Confusion, Difficulty ConcentratingCommon Side-Effects
FOLIC ACID : Depression, Nausea, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Difficulty Sleeping, Restless Or Irritability, Unusual Taste In MouthRare Side-Effects
FOLIC ACID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Fever, Body Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty BreathingTechnical Classification
FOLIC ACID 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 | 86% |
Morning | 9% |
How long was it prescribed?
30 Days | 32% |
14 Days | 19% |
21 Days | 8% |
3 Days | 8% |
7 Days | 8% |
10 Days | 5% |
4 Days | 5% |
5 Days | 3% |
15 Days | 3% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
12 to 18yrs | 2% |
18 to 35yrs | 19% |
35 to 50yrs | 45% |
50 to 60yrs | 10% |
60 to 70yrs | 7% |
70yrs and above | 17% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 32% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Neurologist | 60% |
Psychiatrist | 35% |
Physician | 2% |
Cardiologist | 2% |
None | 2% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
ANXOZAP 10MG TAB | 64% |
OXETOL XR 300MG TAB | 21% |
NEURO D3 60K | 17% |
OXETOL XR TAB | 14% |
MAXGALIN ER 75MG TAB | 10% |
DUZELA 20MG CAP | 10% |
LONAZEP-MD 0.25MG TAB | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
LFT (SCREENING) | 16% |
KFT (SCREENING) | 14% |
CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 10% |
Available Alternatives for BENFOMET FORTE TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
BENFOMET FORTE TAB | INR 220 for 10 TABLETS | BENFOTIAMINE 150 MG, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID 100 MG, INOSITOL 100 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 0.2 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
COBAFORTE CD3 PLUS TAB | INR 250 for 10TABLETS | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, VITAMIN D3 1000 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID 200 MG, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 200 MCG, BENFOTIAMINE 150 MG, INOSITOL 100 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
NERVIJEN-D CAP | INR 153 for 10 CAPSULES | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID 100 MG, INOSITOL 100 MG, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 65 MCG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 25 MG, ZINC OXIDE 22.5 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 15 MG, LUTEIN 5 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
REJUNEX CD3 TAB | INR 208 for 10 TABLETS | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, VITAMIN D3 1000 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 200 MCG, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID 200 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 150 MG, INOSITOL 100 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |