Multicobal Capsule

Multicobal is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by MDC Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Folic Acid (Vit B9), Alpha Lipoic Acid,Methylcobalamin,Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP. This drug comes in the form of Capsule. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Capsule and is priced at Rs 69 (arround $0.966 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Folic Acid (Vit B9)+ Alpha Lipoic Acid+Methylcobalamin+Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP)
Pharma Company :MDC Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd.
Brand Label :Multicobal
Preparation Type :Capsule
Single Dose :1 Capsule
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1.5 mg
  • Methylcobalamin-750 mcg
  • Alpha Lipoic Acid-100 mg
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP-3 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :10 Capsule
Price Unit :Rs 6.9 INR (arround $0.0966 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 69 INR (arround $0.966 US Dollar)

Drug details for Multicobal

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Multicobal are :

  • Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1.5 mg
  • Methylcobalamin-750 mcg
  • Alpha Lipoic Acid-100 mg
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP-3 mg

Folic Acid (Vit B9)
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Folate-deficient. Megaloblastic anaemia. Prophylaxis of megaloblastic anemia in pregnancy. Prophylaxis of neural tube defect in pregnancy. Malabsorption syndromes. Antiepileptic therapy.

For more details on Folic Acid (Vit B9), its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Folic Acid (Vit B9)..

Alpha Lipoic Acid
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Alpha Lipoic Acid, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Alpha Lipoic Acid..

Methylcobalamin
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): see mecobalamine

For more details on Methylcobalamin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Methylcobalamin..

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP..

Multicobal Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 2 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Multicobal, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1.5 mg Methylcobalamin-750 mcg Alpha Lipoic Acid-100 mg Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP-3 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

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