Folic acid with vitamin b6 and b12 Generic Name: folic acid with vitamin b6 and b12 (FOE-lik AS-id) Brand Name: Examples include Folcaps and Folgard RX Support Group Q & A Supplementing the diet to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Folic acid with vitamin b6 and b12 is a vitamin combination. It works by increasing the amounts of folic acid and vitamin B6 and B12 in the body. Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Sports And Dietary Supplements: From Creatine To Whey Some medical conditions may interact with folic acid with vitamin b6 and b12. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you: Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with folic acid with vitamin b6 and b12. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if folic acid with vitamin b6 and b12 may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine. Use folic acid with vitamin b6 and b12 as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use folic acid with vitamin b6 and b12. All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); burning, numbness, or tingling. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA. Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Store folic acid with vitamin b6 and b12 at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep folic acid with vitamin b6 and b12 out of the reach of children and away from pets. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take folic acid with vitamin b6 and b12 or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about folic acid with vitamin b6 and b12.
It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to folic acid with vitamin b6 and b12. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using folic acid with vitamin b6 and b12. Disclaimer: This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.Whole-grain cereal with milk supplies all three vitamins.
Vitamins B-1, B-6 and B-12 each fill many different roles that support your body’s metabolism and help it produce essential substances, such as neurotransmitters and red blood cells. Your body needs a regular supply of all three vitamins, but they're available from a variety of foods so deficiencies are seldom a problem. Vitamin B-1 Vitamin B-1, or thiamin, helps your body convert food into energy. Your brain depends on vitamin B-1 to metabolize glucose, and your nerves need it to function properly. Women need 1.1 milligrams and men should get 1.2 milligrams of vitamin B-1 daily. Some of the best sources are enriched ready-to-eat cereals made from whole grains, but the amount you’ll get varies from one brand to the next. Other rich sources are roasted ham, pork chops, brown rice, lentils, peas and beans such as navy, black, pinto, lima and kidney beans. Vitamin B-6 Vitamin B-6 actives enzymes responsible for producing energy, neurotransmitters, red blood cells and white blood cells that support the immune system.
You may help keep your heart healthy by getting an adequate amount of vitamin B-6 because it removes the amino acid homocysteine from your blood. High levels of homocysteine are associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Your daily diet should include 1.3 milligrams of vitamin B-6. Tuna, salmon, poultry, beef, potatoes, spinach, bananas and fortified breakfast cereals are all good sources. Vitamin B-12 Your body needs vitamin B-12 to make neurotransmitters, hemoglobin and DNA. It also lowers your levels of homocysteine, but in a different way than vitamin B-6. Vitamin B-12 helps convert homocysteine into S-adenosylmethionine, or SAMe, which is essential for the synthesis of hemoglobin and vitamins. SAMe is used to treat osteoarthritis and depression and may help relieve pain from fibromyalgia. The recommended daily intake for vitamin B-12 is 2.4 micrograms for men and women. Good sources include enriched cereals and animal-based foods, such as fish, chicken, beef, milk, cheese and yogurt.
Considerations Vitamins B-1 and B-12 aren't known to cause side effects, whether you get them through your diet or take supplements. Vitamin B-6 from foods won’t cause problems, but taking a large dose of supplemental B-6 can cause pain and numbness in your arms and legs. To prevent overconsumption, you shouldn't consume more than 100 milligrams of vitamin B-6 daily. Slow-release potassium supplements and medications used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease may interfere with your body’s ability to absorb vitamin B-12. Extra calcium may improve its absorption, but talk to your healthcare provider about your vitamin needs if you take medications. References New York University Langone Medical Center: Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Linus Pauling Institute: Micronutrients and Cognitive FunctionUSDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference: Thiamin Content of Selected FoodsLinus Pauling Institute: Vitamin B-6Acta Biochimica Polonica: Homocysteine and Vitamin Therapy in Stroke Prevention and Treatment: A ReviewOffice of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin B-12New York University Langone Medical Center: S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe)Trends in Biochemical Sciences