LYCOWAX CAP

Overview

LYCOWAX CAP is a Schedule H drug.

LYCOWAX CAP is composed of: ASCORBIC ACID ( ), FOLIC ACID ( ), CARBONYL IRON ( ), ZINC SULFATE ( ), ADENOSYLCOBALAMIN ( )

Ascorbic acid is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiency. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) occurs naturally in foods such as citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Vitamin C is important for bones and connective tissues, muscles, and blood vessels. Vitamin C also helps the body absorb iron, which is needed for red blood cell production.
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.

Carbonyl iron is an iron replacement product. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. Iron helps your body produce red blood cells that carry oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs.Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells and keep you in good health.

Usage

ASCORBIC ACID is generally used to treat: Common Cold, Methaemoglobinaemia, Scurvy, Tyrosinemia, Vitamin C Deficiency, Glaucoma, Constipation, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Infertility, Diabetes Mellitus, Arthritis, Osteoporosis

FOLIC ACID is generally used to treat: Anemia, Pernicious Anemia, Vitamin B Deficiency

CARBONYL IRON is generally used to treat: Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency
CARBONYL IRON can address symptoms like: Weakness (generalized), Shortness Of Breath, Head Headache, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Pale Skin, Difficulty Concentrating, Mouth Swelling, Swollen Tongue

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 < 1month

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?

LYCOWAX CAP is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for LYCOWAX CAP and its Constituents

• Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking ascorbic acid.
• The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
• Ascorbic acid gum may be chewed as long as desired and then thrown away.
• Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
• Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, high iron level in the blood, anemia, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breast-feeding. 

• 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 carbonyl iron if you are allergic to it.
• Carbonyl iron tablets may contain milk. Tell your doctor if you have lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Carbonyl iron may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
• The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
• Shake the oral suspension well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
• Do not take carbonyl iron for longer than 6 months without your doctor’s advice.
• Do not take a double dose.
• Avoid taking carbonyl iron within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take other medicines.
• Do not take this medication if you have too much iron builds, iron overload disorder, hemolytic anemia.
• 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.

Symptoms of Overdosage

FOLIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Mouth Pain, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Confusion, Difficulty Concentrating
CARBONYL IRON over-dosage can result in: Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Fever, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Pale Skin, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Fingers Blue Colored Skin

Common Side-Effects

FOLIC ACID : Depression, Nausea, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Difficulty Sleeping, Restless Or Irritability, Unusual Taste In Mouth
CARBONYL IRON : Diarrhoea, Anaphylaxis, Constipation, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Damaged Teeth Enamel, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Change In Stools, Abdomen Stomach Cramps

Serious Side-Effects

CARBONYL IRON : Swollen Lymph Nodes, Joint Pain, Chest Pain, Palpitations (fluttering In Chest), Difficulty Breathing

Rare Side-Effects

ASCORBIC ACID : Loose Motion, Nausea, Vomit
FOLIC ACID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Fever, Body Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing
CARBONYL IRON : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Technical Classification

ASCORBIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
FOLIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
CARBONYL IRON is categorized as: IRON PRODUCTS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS

Available Alternatives for LYCOWAX CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

LYCOWAX CAP

INR for

FOLIC ACID , CARBONYL IRON , ZINC SULFATE , ADENOSYLCOBALAMIN , ASCORBIC ACID

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

OROVIT TAB

INR 49 for 10 TABLETS

VITAMIN A 5000 IU, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU, BIOTIN 260 MCG, COPPER SULFATE 200 MCG, MANGANESE SULFATE 200 MCG, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 150 MCG, SODIUM SELENITE 100 MCG, ASCORBIC ACID 75 MG, ZINC SULFATE 60 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 50 MG, L-GLUTAMIC ACID 50 MG, NIACINAMIDE 50 MG, VITAMIN E ACETATE 25 MG, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 10 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 10 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 10 MG, ADENOSYLCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG