Unicobal Forte Tablet 10'S
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Introduction About UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET
UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET is a combination of Alpha lipoic acid, Methylcobalamin, Folic acid, and Pyridoxine, which belong to the group of medicines called Antioxidants and Vitamin B complexes, respectively. It is used to manage diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage occurring over time because of high sugar and fat levels in the blood due to diabetes).
Symptoms depend on the type of neuropathy, such as pain and numbness in your feet or problems with organ functions like those of your heart and bladder. It can also be used to manage general weakness and convalescence (recovering from an illness or injury).
UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in children, so consult your doctor before taking it. Before taking UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, cancer, a tumour, pernicious anaemia, are undergoing dialysis, or if you have a coronary stent.
UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET should not be used in pregnant women unless necessary. UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women. The most common side effects of UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET are headache, low blood pressure, shortness of breath, a hot sensation, or sweating. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms get worse.
Uses Of UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET
- Manage diabetic neuropathy
- Manage general weakness
- Manage convalescence
How UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET Works
UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET helps relieve nerve pain where methylcobalamin takes part in the production of myelin, a compound that covers and protects nerve fibers, thus restoring the damaged nerve cell, and alpha-lipoic acid reduces oxidative stress, which is considered the main pathophysiology of diabetic neuropathy development. Folic acid (Vitamin B9) improves the functional recovery of nerves, the speed of nerve conduction, and cell multiplication, while pyridoxine acts as a coenzyme in a wide range of metabolic functions affecting protein, carbohydrate, and lipid utilization, like the breakdown of glycogen to glucose-1-phosphate and the synthesis of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
How to use UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET
Take UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow it with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you based on your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Side Effects Of UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET
Common
- Headache
- A decrease in blood pressure
- Hot sensation
- Sweating
Rare
- Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Abdominal swelling, gas
- Allergic reactions (redness, rash, itching, hives, breathlessness, and anaphylactic reactions, including shock)
Stop taking UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Allergic reaction (rash, itching, breathlessness, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat)
- A decrease in blood sugar levels
How To Manage Side Effects
Headache
Drink an ample amount of water and get adequate rest. Try to be relaxed and stress-free. Ask your doctor before taking any medicine for a headache. If the headache does not improve, contact your doctor.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
ContraindicatedUNICOBAL FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use by pregnant women unless considered necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Breastfeeding
ContraindicatedUNICOBAL FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel sleepy or dizzy after taking UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET.
Alcohol
ContraindicatedAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET because it may cause serious problems if you are thiamine deficient.
Kidney
Use with CautionUNICOBAL FORTE TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems or those undergoing haemodialysis due to kidney failure. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Liver
Use with CautionUNICOBAL FORTE TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Allergy
ContraindicatedDo not take UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET if you are allergic to alpha-lipoic acid, methylcobalamin, folic acid, pyridoxine, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Heart Disease
Use with CautionUNICOBAL FORTE TABLET should be taken with caution in patients who have received a coronary stent (a tube inserted in the artery that leads to the heart) to manage blockages. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Use In Pediatrics
ContraindicatedUNICOBAL FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use with children. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Use In Geriatrics
Consult your doctorYour doctor will prescribe the right dose of UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET depending on your age, body weight, and health condition. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Others
UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- Have Leber’s disease (a genetic disease causing sudden vision loss)
Before taking UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- Have an underactive or overactive thyroid
- Have diabetes (high blood sugar)
- Have polycythaemia vera (high numbers of red blood cells)
- Have megaloblastic anemia (abnormal red blood cells)
- Have pernicious anemia (prevention of vitamin B12 absorption) or could be having a vitamin B12 deficiency
- Have cancer (unless you have anemia due to folic acid deficiency)
- Have a tumour
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- Medicines used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. neomycin, aminosalicylic acid, trimethoprim, sulphonamides, cotrimoxazole, and chloramphenicol)
- Medicines used to manage stomach ulcers (Ex. famotidine, omeprazole)
- Colchicine (used to manage gout)
- Medicines used to manage pregnancy (Ex. ethinylestradiol, norethindrone)
- Medicines used to manage diabetes (Ex. insulin, metformin, and glimepiride)
- Medicines used to control epileptic fits (Ex. phenytoin, fosphenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone)
- Medicines used to manage certain tumours (Ex. fluorouracil, methotrexate)
- Medicines used to manage indigestion (Ex. edible clay, aluminium, magnesium)
- Zinc (a supplement important in pregnancy)
- Sulfasalazine (used to manage inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease)
- Cholestyramine (used to reduce blood cholesterol)
- Levodopa (used to manage Parkinson’s disease)
- Isoniazid (used to manage tuberculosis)
- Penicillamine (used to manage arthritis)
- Pyrimethamine (used to manage parasitic infections)
- Amiodarone (used to manage an irregular heartbeat)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET, contact your doctor immediately.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Alpha Lipoic Acid, Methylcobalamin, Folic Acid, and Pyridoxine |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Antioxidants, Vitamins |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Diabetic neuropathy, General weakness, and Convalescence |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Capsule, Soft gel Capsule |
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Storage
- Keep UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET out of reach from children
- Store below 25°C
FAQs About UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET
Q: What is UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET used for?
A: UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET is used to manage diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage occurring over time because of high sugar and fat levels in the blood due to diabetes). It can also be used to manage general weakness and convalescence (recovering from an illness or injury). Consult your doctor before taking it.
Q: Can UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET cause sunburn?
A: Taking UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET along with amiodarone (a medicine used to manage irregular heartbeat) might increase the chances of sunburn, blistering, or rashes on the skin exposed to sunlight. Wear sunblock, a screen, and protective clothing when you are out in the sun, without fail.
Q: Can UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET be given to children?
A: No, UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET is intended for adults and should not be used by children. Your doctor will select a suitable alternative management plan for your child.
Q: Can I take UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET if I have received a coronary stent?
A: No. Avoid using UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET after receiving a coronary stent (a tube inserted in the artery that leads to the heart to manage blockages), as it may increase the risk of blood vessel narrowing. Consult your doctor for further doubts.
Q: What if I forget to take a dose of UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET?
A: If you forget to take a dose of UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, omit the missed dose if it is almost time for the next one. Do not take the medicine twice to make up for the forgotten dose.
Q: Can I take UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET if I have any eye problems?
A: Do not take UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET if you have Leber’s disease (a genetic disease causing sudden vision loss), as it can seriously harm the optic nerve, which might cause blindness. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any other eye problems.
Q: Can UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET be stopped?
A: Continue taking UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET until your doctor tells you to stop, unless you experience any unwanted effects, a worsening of your condition, or any new symptoms. Contact your doctor in such a case.
Q: Can I consume alcohol during management with UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET?
A: Avoid consuming alcohol with UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET management, as it can lower the amount of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the body. Taking this medicine when there is a thiamine deficiency might cause serious health problems. Consult your doctor for further doubts.
Q: How should UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET be taken? Can it be crushed?
A: No. Do not break, crush, or chew UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET. Take it as advised by your physician. Swallow it with a glass of water. Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration for you based on your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Q: Is UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET safe during pregnancy?
A: UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use by pregnant women unless considered necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Q: What are the side effects of taking UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET?
A: The most common side effects of UNICOBAL FORTE TABLET are headache, low blood pressure, shortness of breath, a hot sensation, or sweating. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms get worse.
References
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Useful Diagnostic Tests
- Nerve conduction testing
- Electromyography
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