Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious 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
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Overview
FOL 123MF CAP is a Schedule H drug.FOL 123MF CAP is composed of: DOCOSAHEXANOIC ACID (100 MG), LUTEIN (100 MG), ELEMENTAL SELENIUM (70 MCG), VITAMIN C (50 MG), ASTAXANTHIN (40 MG), MIXED CAROTENE (10 MG), LYCOPENE (10 MG), ELEMENTAL ZINC (7.5 MG), ELEMENTAL COPPER (1 MG), ELEMENTAL MANGANESE (1.5 MG)
Lycopene is a common carotenoid compound found in fruits, vegetables, and green plants that is responsible for the red color of tomatoes. Other sources include apricot, cranberry, grapes, pink grapefruit, guava, papaya, peaches, and watermelon.Lycopene acts an antioxidant by fighting free radicals in the body. Due to its antioxidant property, it reduces the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Usage
LYCOPENE is generally used to treat: Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Colon CancerFrequently 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: Ask your doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Generally considered as Safe
How Do I Take It?
FOL 123MF CAP is generally taken With Food.Precautions
Avoid if allergic to lycopene or to any of its food sources, especially tomatoes. Tomato-based products are acidic and may irritate stomach ulcers.
Common Side-Effects
LYCOPENE : Indigestion, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Gas, Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty BreathingSerious Side-Effects
LYCOPENE : Mouth Ulcer, Bad BreathTechnical Classification
LYCOPENE is categorized as: HERBAL PRODUCTS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINESPrescription 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?
Morning | 82% |
Evening | 8% |
How long was it prescribed?
30 Days | 91% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
18 to 35yrs | 91% |
35 to 50yrs | 9% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 100% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 100% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
LETROZ 2.5MG TAB | 12% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
BLOOD TESTS (HEMATOLOGY) | 25% |
TFT (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 10% |
Available Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
FOL 123MF CAP | INR 130 for 10CAPSULES | DOCOSAHEXANOIC ACID 100 MG, LUTEIN 100 MG, ELEMENTAL SELENIUM 70 MCG, VITAMIN C 50 MG, ASTAXANTHIN 40 MG, MIXED CAROTENE 10 MG, LYCOPENE 10 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 7.5 MG, ELEMENTAL COPPER 1 MG, ELEMENTAL MANGANESE 1.5 MG |