Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for FOL-G2 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 How long was it prescribed?
- 12.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 12.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 12.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 12.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 12.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 13 Available Alternatives for FOL-G2 CAP
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Overview
FOL-G2 CAP is a Schedule H drug.FOL-G2 CAP is composed of: LYCOPENE (5000 MCG), DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) (160 MG), ZINC SULFATE MONOHYDRATE (27.45 MG), FOLIC ACID (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.
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
LYCOPENE is generally used to treat: Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Colon CancerFOLIC ACID is generally used to treat: Anemia, Pernicious Anemia, Vitamin B Deficiency
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 < 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
How Do I Take It?
FOL-G2 CAP is generally taken With Food.Precautions for FOL-G2 CAP and its Constituents
Avoid if allergic to lycopene or to any of its food sources, especially tomatoes. Tomato-based products are acidic and may irritate stomach ulcers.
- 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
LYCOPENE : Indigestion, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Gas, Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty BreathingFOLIC ACID : Depression, Nausea, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Difficulty Sleeping, Restless Or Irritability, Unusual Taste In Mouth
Serious Side-Effects
LYCOPENE : Mouth Ulcer, Bad BreathRare Side-Effects
FOLIC ACID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Fever, Body Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
FOLIC ACID can interfere with: AnemiaTechnical Classification
LYCOPENE is categorized as: HERBAL PRODUCTS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINESFOLIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / 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?
| Once Daily | 88% |
| Others | 8% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 28 Days | 49% |
| 14 Days | 30% |
| 30 Days | 8% |
| 7 Days | 7% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| Below 5yrs | 3% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 93% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 4% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 99% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Gynaecologist | 99% |
| Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| SCOR HB TAB | 34% |
| TT INJ | 25% |
| CALEX 1000MG TAB | 24% |
| CALCIROL GRANULES POWDER | 21% |
| CC-8 TAB | 20% |
| CC 74 TAB | 13% |
| OROFER XT CAP | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| SERUM TSH (ENDOCRINOLOGY) | 11% |
Available Alternatives for FOL-G2 CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| FOL-G2 CAP | INR 120 for 10 CAPSULES | LYCOPENE 5000 MCG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 160 MG, ZINC SULFATE MONOHYDRATE 27.45 MG, FOLIC ACID 5 MG |