Folcin 12 (Inj) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Unimarck Pharma (India) Limited. 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 Vit B12, Folic Acid (Vit B9),Niacinamide,Vit C. This drug comes in the form of Injection. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 1 Vial and is priced at Rs 22 (arround $0.308 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Vit B12+ Folic Acid (Vit B9)+Niacinamide+Vit C)
Pharma Company :
Unimarck Pharma (India) Limited
Brand Label :
Folcin 12 (Inj)
Preparation Type :
Injection
Single Dose :
1 Vial
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Niacinamide-12 mg
Vit B12-1.5 mg
Vit C-150 mg
Folic Acid (Vit B9)-0.7 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
1 Vial
Price Unit :
Rs 22 INR (arround $0.308 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 22 INR (arround $0.308 US Dollar)
Drug details for Folcin 12 (Inj)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Folcin 12 (Inj) are :
Niacinamide-12 mg
Vit B12-1.5 mg
Vit C-150 mg
Folic Acid (Vit B9)-0.7 mg
Vit B12 Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Vitamin B12 deficiency. Neuropathies, psychiatrics disorders, cutaneous sarcoid. Tobacco amblyopia - hydroxocobalamin is of some benefit.
For more details on Vit B12, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Vit B12..
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)..
Niacinamide Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Niacinamide, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Niacinamide..
Vit C Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Treatment of scurvy. Adjuvent therapy in common cold, asthma, cancer, atherosclerosis. Thalassaemia. Metabolic disorders (tyrosinaemia type III, transient tyrosinaemia of the newborn, glutathione synthase deficiency, Hawkinsinuria).
For more details on Vit C, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Vit C..
Folcin 12 (Inj) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Folcin 12 (Inj), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Niacinamide-12 mg Vit B12-1.5 mg Vit C-150 mg Folic Acid (Vit B9)-0.7 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.