Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions
- 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 Home Remedies advised along-side?
- 10 Available Alternatives
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Overview
MEDOSCAL TAB is a Schedule H drug.MEDOSCAL TAB is composed of: METHYLCOBALAMIN (1500 MCG), ELEMENTAL CALCIUM (500 MG), OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS (500 MG), FOLIC ACID (400 MCG), EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID (180 MG), DOCOSAHEXANOIC ACID (120 MG), SODIUM BORATE (1.5 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
- 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 | 56% |
| 2 Times Daily | 38% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 30 Days | 31% |
| 90 Days | 28% |
| 7 Days | 7% |
| 60 Days | 7% |
| 15 Days | 5% |
| 21 Days | 4% |
| 10 Days | 4% |
| 180 Days | 4% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 12 to 18yrs | 3% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 17% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 21% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 17% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 30% |
| 70yrs and above | 12% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 56% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Orthopaedist | 89% |
| Oncologist | 9% |
| Nephrologist | 3% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| VOLITRA GEL | 35% |
| METHAQTEN TAB | 33% |
| LUMIA 60K CAP | 23% |
| CARTIGEN FORTE TAB | 19% |
| PAN 40MG TAB | 18% |
| NEUROBION FORTE TAB | 16% |
| SIGNOFLAM TAB | 13% |
| ULTRACET TAB | 11% |
| PANTOCID TAB | 10% |
Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
| Hot fomentation (Relief) | 33% |
| Ice Packs (Relief) | 15% |
| Quadriceps exercises (Exercise) | 11% |
Available Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| MEDOSCAL TAB | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 500 MG, OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS 500 MG, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 180 MG, DOCOSAHEXANOIC ACID 120 MG, SODIUM BORATE 1.5 MG |