Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for FOL G2 PLUS 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 Available Alternatives for FOL G2 PLUS
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Overview
FOL G2 PLUS is a Schedule H drug.FOL G2 PLUS is composed of: LYCOPENE (5000 MCG), DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) (240 MG), ZINC (12.5 MG), FOLIC ACID (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.
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 PLUS is generally taken With Food.Precautions for FOL G2 PLUS 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
Available Alternatives for FOL G2 PLUS
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
FOL G2 PLUS | INR 181 for 10 TABLETS | LYCOPENE 5000 MCG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 240 MG, ZINC 12.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
ALBUMEN CARE PWD | INR 455 for 200 GM | VITAMIN A 2000 MCG, ARGININE 800 MG, PROTEIN 656 GM, CALCIUM ACETATE 200 MG, MAGNESIUM 160 MCG, COPPER 125 MCG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 100 MCG, PHOSPHORUS 95 MG, IODINE 75 MCG, BIOTIN 65 MCG, CHROMIUM 62.5 MCG, VITAMIN K 60 MCG, MOLYBDENUM 50 MCG, VITAMIN C 40 MG, SELENIUM 35 MCG, NIACINAMIDE 18 MG, CAROTENOIDS 15 MG, VITAMIN D3 10 MCG, VITAMIN E 10 MG, CARBOHYDRATE 8.5 GM, RIBOFLAVIN 6 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5.5 MCG, VANADIUM 5 MCG, LYCOPENE 4.5 MG, CARBONYL IRON 2.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 2 MG, GLUTAMINE 2 GM, ZINC 1 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, FLUORIDE 1.4 MCG, THIAMINE 1 MG, MANGANESE 1.75 MCG |
NUTRIKIT NS TAB | INR 126.9 for 10 TABLETS | DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 100 MG, INOSITOL 50 MG, GINGKO BILOBA 40 MG, GRAPE SEED EXTRACT 15 MG, ZINC 12 MG, FOLIC ACID 12 MCG, LYCOPENE 5 MG, ASTAXANTHIN 5 MG, COENZYME Q10 5 MG, PYRIDOXINE 2 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG |
OPTIQMEGA | INR 1750 for 1 CAPSULE | LYCOPENE 5000 MCG, PYRIDOXINE 3000 MCG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, LEVOCARNITINE 500 MG, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID 100 MG, COENZYME Q10 100 MG, L-ARGININE 100 MG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 90 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 60 MG, BIOTIN 10 MCG, ZINC 7.5 MG, SELENIUM 7.5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 0.5 MG |
SURBEX GOLD SG-CAP | INR 93 for 10 CAPSULES | CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 250 MCG, LIPOIC ACID 100 MG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 90 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 60 MG, SELENIUM 55 MCG, MAGNESIUM 40 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, ZINC 15 MG, LYCOPENE 5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 3 MG, MANGANESE 2 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |