Foltx (Cyanocobalamin/Folic Acid/Pyridoxine)

What is Foltx?

Foltx is a combination of vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and folic acid.

What is Foltx used for?

People with hyperhomocysteinemia are prescribed this medicine as part of their nutritional requirement by the doctor. People who are particularly at risk of atherosclerotic vascular disease in peripheral, coronary or cerebral vessels or of deficiency of Vitamin B-12 are given this medicine.

How does Foltx work?

Foltx works by filling the deficiency of vitamins B-12, B-6 and folic acid in people who have been facing this type of deficiency.

How to use Foltx

Foltx has to be taken orally with or without food. It should not be taken more than once in a day unless your doctor has prescribed you to do so. If you face problems like upset stomach, take Foltx with food and not with just water. The use of Foltx is to be done regularly if you wish to reap the benefits from it. Consume it on the same time each day. Your doctor will adjust the dosage according to your medical condition and response.

Foltx warnings and precautions

If you face any allergies due to this medicine or any other medicine, let your doctor know about it. Your doctor needs to know your medical history related to blood disorders and other things so that he can prescribe the right medicines.

Foltx can make you feel drowsy so it is advised that you do not any task that requires you to pay special attention like driving or using any machine. Do not intake alcohol beverages as it can make you even drowsier. If you are pregnant or have become pregnant during the treatment, let your doctor know about it so that he can adjust the dosage or change the medicine. Also consult him if you are a nursing mother.

What do I do if I have missed a Foltx dose?

If you have missed a dose of Foltx, take it as soon as you are reminded of it. If it is almost time to take your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue the cycle.

What do I do if I have taken a Foltx overdose?

If you have taken an overdose of Foltx, get in touch with your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Foltx interactions

Your doctor may ask you about the medicines you have been taking already as there may be some drug interaction. He might also be monitoring you for the same. Till the time you do not have any instructions from your doctor, do not stop or start consuming Foltx or any other medicine in combination with it. You should not use Foltx with certain medications like cisplatin, altretamine, levodopa, herbal medicines, folic acid antagonist like methotrexate, hydantoins, pyrimethamine and other supplements for vitamins and minerals.

If you have to undergo certain lab tests, Foltx can affect the test results. This is why it is important for the lab personnel and the doctor to know that you have been taking Foltx.

Foltx side effects

Some of the side effects of Foltx are upset stomach, flushing, drowsiness, diarrhea, tingling, numbness and nausea. If you face any of these problems for a long time period, consult the doctor immediately. Not all the people using this medicine face serious side effects. You might or might not face the side effects but it is always important to tell your doctor about it.

Some of the serious side effects from Foltx include weakness in the body, mood swings, mental changes and allergies. Allergic reactions can lead to rashes, swelling, itching, dizziness, and breathing difficulty. There might be some other side effects as well. Whatever problem you are facing, just let your doctor know about it.