VITCOFOL INJ

Overview

VITCOFOL INJ is a Schedule H drug.

VITCOFOL INJ is composed of: CYANOCOBALAMIN (500 MCG), NICOTINAMIDE (200 MG), FOLIC ACID (15 MG)

Cyanocobalamin is a man-made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation, and protein and tissue synthesis. Cyanocobalamin is used to tret vitamin B12 deficiency in people with pernicious anemia and other conditions.

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

CYANOCOBALAMIN is generally used to treat: Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Anemia
CYANOCOBALAMIN can address symptoms like: Chest Pain, Head Headache, Dizziness, Face Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Legs Pain, Frequent Urination


FOLIC 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 < 12month

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?

VITCOFOL INJ is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for VITCOFOL INJ and its Constituents


Take the extended-release tablet with a full glass of water.  Do not substitute folic acid for this medication. Perform lab tests for blood regularly, to monitor the progress. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney and liver disease, pregnancy, breast-feeding and allergy to cobalt.

  • 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 Concentrating

Common Side-Effects

CYANOCOBALAMIN : Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Chest Pain, Head Headache, Dizziness, Face Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Legs Pain, Frequent Urination
FOLIC ACID : Depression, Nausea, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Difficulty Sleeping, Restless Or Irritability, Unusual Taste In Mouth

Rare Side-Effects

FOLIC ACID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Fever, Body Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

FOLIC ACID can interfere with: Anemia

Technical Classification

CYANOCOBALAMIN is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
FOLIC 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?

Every alternate day32%
Once every week31%
Others14%
Once Daily10%
Once every month8%

How long was it prescribed?

28 Days28%
14 Days25%
5 Days14%
10 Days8%
56 Days5%
7 Days4%
42 Days3%
6 Days2%
21 Days2%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

12 to 18yrs6%
18 to 35yrs24%
35 to 50yrs26%
50 to 60yrs20%
60 to 70yrs19%
70yrs and above4%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females46%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Hematologist65%
Gastroenterologist24%
Neurologist3%
Oncologist2%
Physician2%
Rheumatologist1%
Gynaecologist1%
Urologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

FOLVITE 5MG TAB36%
ZENTEL 400MG TAB12%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)23%

Available Alternatives for VITCOFOL INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

VITCOFOL INJINR 56.3 for 10 ML INJECTIONCYANOCOBALAMIN 500 MCG, NICOTINAMIDE 200 MG, FOLIC ACID 15 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ADROVIT FORTEINR 115 for 10 TABLETSVITAMIN A 5000 IU, VITAMIN D3 800 IU, SELENIUM 200 MCG, VITAMIN C 150 MG, FOLIC ACID 150 MCG, MAGNESIUM 100 MG, CHROMIUM 75 MCG, L-ARGININE 50 MG, BETA-CAROTENE 50 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 50 MG, L-CYSTEINE 33 MG, LEVOCARNITINE 30 MG, VITAMIN E 25 IU, PYRIDOXINE 20 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 20 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 15 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, ZINC 15 MG, CARBONYL IRON 9 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 5 MG, LYCOPENE 4 MG, MANGANESE 4 MG, COPPER 2 MG
ALAMIN FORTE CAPINR 53.1 for 10 CAPSULESVITAMIN A 2500 IU, VITAMIN D 200 IU, VITAMIN C 37.5 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 25 MG, L-LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE 25 MG, L-METHIONINE 18.4 MG, L-LEUCINE 18.3 MG, TRYPTOPHAN 10.1 MG, L-THREONINE 8.3 MG, VITAMIN E 7.5 IU, L-VALINE 6.7 MG, THIAMINE 5 MG, L-PHENYLALANINE 5 MG, L-ISOLEUCINE 5.9 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 3 MCG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 2.5 MCG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.5 MG, 5-HYDROXYANTHRANILIC ACID 0.2 MG
ALAMIN M FORTE TABINR 84.5 for 10 TABLETSCHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, ASCORBIC ACID 40 MG, L-LYSINE 25 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 25 MG, FERROUS SULFATE 20.5 MG, L-LEUCINE 18.3 MG, L-METHIONINE 18.4 MG, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE 7.5 IU, L-VALINE 6.7 MG, THIAMINE NITRATE 5 MG, ISOLEUCINE 5.9 MG, L-PHENYLALANINE 5 MCG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5 MG, TRYPTOPHAN 5 MG, L-THREONINE 4.2 MG, ELEMENTAL COPPER 4 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 3 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 2.5 MG, MANGANESE SULPHATE 1.4 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG, POTASSIUM IODIDE 0.1 MG
BETONIN XT CAPINR 56.5 for 15 CAPSULESCHROMIUM PICOLINATE 250 MCG, SELENIOUS ACID 100 MCG, NICOTINAMIDE 100 MG, ZINC SULFATE MONOHYDRATE 61.8 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, LYCOPENE 5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG
EMVIT SYPINR 77.85 for 110 MLVITAMIN A 2500 IU, CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, ASCORBIC ACID 41 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 25 MG, TOCOFEROL 7.5 IU, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 3.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 2.5 MCG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.5 MG
KINETONE ADVANCE SYPINR 129.5 for 200 MLFOLIC ACID 300 MCG, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE 30 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 26 MG, FERROUS LACTATE 18 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 12 MCG, ZINC SULFATE 9.23 MG, CALCIUM GLUCONATE 8.8 MG/ML, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG
LACTODEX HMFINR 194 for 500GMVITAMIN A 1500 IU, POTASSIUM 500 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 450 MCG/ML, CALCIUM ACETATE 450 MG, CHLORIDE SALT 350 MG, COPPER 300 MCG, PHOSPHORUS 300 MG, THIAMINE 300 MCG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 300 MCG, VITAMIN D 300 IU, INOSITOL 289 MG, SODIUM 200 MG, MALTODEXTRIN 44 GM, VITAMIN K 40 MCG, IODINE 40 MCG, VITAMIN C 40 MG, MAGNESIUM 40 MG, FOLIC ACID 40 MCG, CHOLINE 35 MG, MANGANESE 25 MCG, CARBOHYDRATE 19 GM, SELENIUM 14 MCG, PROTEIN 14.6 GM, BIOTIN 10 MCG, FAT 6.2 GM, CARBONYL IRON 5 MG, ZINC 4 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 3 MG, MINERAL ASH 3.5 GM, PANTOTHENIC ACID 2.2 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1.5 MCG
LUPIFIT CAPINR 125 for 10 CAPSULESVITAMIN A 2000 IU, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, ASCORBIC ACID 40 MG, CHROMIUM POLYNICOTINATE 33 MCG, BIOTIN 30 MCG, L-LYSINE 25 MG, L-LEUCINE 18.3 MG, L-METHIONINE 18.4 MG, FERROUS SULFATE 17 MG, L-ARGININE 13.28 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 12 MG, ZINC SULFATE 12 MG, SODIUM SELENITE 10 MCG, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 7.43 MG, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE 7.5 IU, L-VALINE 6.7 MG, TRYPTOPHAN 5 MG, L-ISOLEUCINE 5.9 MG, PHENYLALANINE 5 MG, L-THREONINE 4.2 MG, L-HISTIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 3.71 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1.5 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 1 MG, MANGANESE SULFATE 1.4 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG, COPPER SULFATE 1.35 MG, POTASSIUM IODATE 0.1 MG, HYDROXYANTHRANILIC ACID 0.3 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 0.4 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.15 MG
MEAXON GOLD INJINR 108 for 1 ML INJECTIONCYANOCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, NICOTINAMIDE 12 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.7 MG
MENOPACE-ISO TABINR 473.5 for 30 TABLETSVITAMIN A 2500 IU, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 600 IU, FOLIC ACID 500 MCG, IODINE 225 MG, SOY ISOFLAVONE 100 MG, MAGNESIUM 100 MG, SELENIUM 100 MCG, SODIUM BORATE 80 MCG, VITAMIN C 75 MG, BIOTIN 30 MCG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 25 MG, PARA-AMINOBENZOIC ACID 25 MG, VITAMIN E 20 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 20 MG, PYRIDOXINE 20 MG, ZINC 15 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 15 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 12 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 9 MCG, MANGANESE 5 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 3 MG, BORON 2 MG, COPPER 1 MG
NEUROTRAT CAPINR 8.84 for 10 CAPSULESCHROMIUM 200 MCG, ASCORBIC ACID 150 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 50 MG, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 27.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 12.5 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 10 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 10 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG
NEUROTRAT INJINR 8.11 for 3 ML INJECTIONCYANOCOBALAMIN 2500.0 MCG, VITAMIN C 150.0 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 12.0 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.7 MG
NUTROLIN-B PLUS CAPS CAPINR 11.62 for 10 CAPSULESFOLIC ACID 750 MCG, LACTOBACILLUS 40 MILLIONCELLS, NICOTINAMIDE 25 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 3 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 3 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1 MG
ONE UP 50MG TABINR 41.4 for 10 TABLETSVIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, CALCIUM ACETATE 162 MG, BORON 150 MCG, CHROMIUM 120 MCG, PHOSPHORUS 109 MG, MAGNESIUM 100 MG, POTASSIUM 80 MG, MOLYBDENUM 75 MCG, CHLORIDE SALT 72 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 60 MG, BIOTIN 30 MCG, VITAMIN E 30 IU, VITAMIN K 25 MCG, NICOTINAMIDE 20 MG, SELENIUM 20 MCG, CARBONYL IRON 18 MG, ZINC 15 MG, VANADIUM 10 MCG, TIN 10 MCG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 10 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 6 MCG, NICKEL 5 MCG, PYRIDOXINE 2 MG, SILICON DIOXIDE 2 MG, COPPER 2 MG, MANGANESE 2 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1.7 MG, THIAMINE 1.5 MG
POLYBION CAPINR 15.5 for 15 CAPSULESASCORBIC ACID 150 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 100 MG, BIOTIN 100 MCG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 50 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, RIBOFLAVIN 10 MG, THIAMINE 10 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG
POLYBION CZS TABINR 52 for 15 TABLETSFOLIC ACID 1500 MCG, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 250 MCG, NICOTINAMIDE 100 MG, SELENIUM 100 MCG, ZINC SULFATE 61.8 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 3 MG
POLYBION TOTAL SYPINR 58 for 150ML SYRUPFOLIC ACID 25 MCG, SELENIUM 20 MCG, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE 10.5 MCG, NICOTINAMIDE 7.5 MG, ZINC 4 MG, CARBONYL IRON 4 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 0.25 MCG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 0.25 MG
RECHARJE PLUS CAPINR 60.5 for 10 CAPSULESFOLIC ACID 300 MCG, IODINE 150 MCG, BORON 150 MCG, SELENIUM 60 MCG, CHROMIUM 50 MCG, NICOTINAMIDE 26 MG, MOLYBDENUM 25 MCG, TIN 10 MCG, UBIDECARENONE 10 MG, VANADIUM 10 MCG, COPPER SULFATE 8 MG, NICKEL 5 MCG, MANGANESE SULFATE 2.8 MG, ZINC SULFATE 2.2 MG, SILICON 2 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG
REVITAL CAPINR 75 for 10 CAPSULESVITAMIN A 2500 IU, VITAMIN D 200 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 75 MG, PHOSPHATE 58 MG, VITAMIN C 50 MG, GINSENG 42.5 MG, FERROUS FUMARATE 30 MG, ZINC OXIDE 10 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 10 MG, VITAMIN E 5 MG, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 3 MG, POTASSIUM SULPHATE 2 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, THIAMINE 1 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1.5 MG, PROTEIN 0.2 GM, CARBOHYDRATE 0.1 GM, FAT 0.38 GM, COPPER 0.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.15 MG, IODINE 0.1 MG, MANGANESE 0.5 MG
RICONIA G CAPINR 71 for 10 CAPSULESVITAMIN A PALMITATE 2500 IU, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 75 MG, PHOSPHORUS 58 MG, GINSENG 42.5 MG, FERROUS FUMARATE 30 MG, VITAMIN C 25 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 10 MG, ZINC 10 MG, CALCIUM D-PANTOTHENATE 5 MG, VITAMIN E 5 MG, MAGNESIUM 3 MG, POTASSIUM 2 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, THIAMINE 1 MG, MANGANESE 0.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.15 MG, IODINE 0.1 MG, COPPER 0.25 MG
RICONIA LP TABINR 67 for 15 TABLETSVITAMIN A 2500 IU, LYCOPENE 300 MCG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 162 MG, BORON 150 MCG, PHOSPHORUS 125 MG, MAGNESIUM 100 MG, VITAMIN C 50 MG, POTASSIUM 40 MG, CHLORIDE SALT 36.3 MG, BIOTIN 30 MCG, SELENIUM 30 MCG, CHROMIUM 25 MCG, MOLYBDENUM 25 MCG, NICOTINAMIDE 20 MG, ZINC 15 MG, PHYTONADIONE 10 MCG, TIN 10 MCG, VANADIUM 10 MCG, CARBONYL IRON 10 MG, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE 7.5 MG, NICKEL 5 MCG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5 MG, SILICON 2 MG, COPPER 2 MG, MANGANESE 2.5 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 1 MG, IODINE 0.15 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.15 MG
RICONIA SILVER TABINR 76.9 for 15 TABLETSVITAMIN A 2500 IU, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 162 MG, PHOSPHORUS 125 MG, MAGNESIUM 100 MG, CHROMIUM 100 MCG, VITAMIN C 50 MG, POTASSIUM 40 MG, CHLORIDE SALT 36.3 MG, BIOTIN 30 MCG, NICOTINAMIDE 26 MG, MOLYBDENUM 25 MCG, SELENIUM 25 MCG, ZINC OXIDE 15 MG, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE 10 MG, VANADIUM 10 MCG, SILICON 10 MCG, VITAMIN K 10 MG, CARBONYL IRON 9 MG, NICKEL 5 MCG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 3 MG, MANGANESE 2.5 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 2 MG, COPPER 2 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, IODINE 0.15 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.3 MG
SURBEX-XT TABINR 30 for 10 TABLETSCHROMIUM PICOLINATE 250 MCG, NICOTINAMIDE 100 MG, SELENIUM 100 MCG, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 61.8 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, LYCOPENE 5 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG
VITOMIN Z CAPINR 51.5 for 10 CAPSULESVITAMIN A 2500 IU, ASCORBIC ACID 150 MG, BIOTIN 100 MCG, NICOTINAMIDE 50 MG, CALCIUM ACETATE 40 MG, SELENIUM 30 MCG, CHROMIUM 27 MCG, VITAMIN E 25 MG, ZINC 22.5 MG, MAGNESIUM 22 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 12.5 MG, THIAMINE(VITAMIN B1) 10 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 10 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 5 MG, POTASSIUM 5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 5 MG, BETA-CAROTENE 5.6 MG, MANGANESE 4 MG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG, COPPER SULFATE 0.5 MG