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Pyricontin Tablet 10’S
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Introduction About PYRICONTIN TABLET
PYRICONTIN TABLET is a combination of Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) and Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) which belongs to the group of medicines called B Vitamins. It is used to manage anaemia caused due to lack of vitamins (folate-based megaloblastic anaemia) or pregnancy (to manage neural tube defects in babies Ex. spina bifida) or surgical removal of the stomach (gastrectomy).
It is also used to manage anaemia caused by chronic red cell breakdown (haemolytic states) or kidney dialysis, Pellagra (vitamin B deficiency), idiopathic sideroblastic anaemia (a condition in which the red cells in the blood do not form properly) and adjunctively (in combination with other medicines) to manage vitamin 12 deficiency (pernicious anaemia).
The symptoms of vitamin B deficiency include inflammation of the skin (dermatitis) and tongue, diarrhoea, disorientation, depression and confusion. PYRICONTIN TABLET additionally manages sprue, a disease in which food cannot be absorbed by the gut, along with damage to the nerves (peripheral neuritis) caused by isoniazid (a drug used to manage tuberculosis).
PYRICONTIN TABLET must be taken in consultation with your doctor when used in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. It is generally safe to use PYRICONTIN TABLET and rarely patients can experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting or upset stomach. Consult your doctor if you experience any of it after taking it.Â
Uses Of PYRICONTIN TABLET
- Manage anaemia caused due to lack of vitamins (folate-based megaloblastic anaemia) or pregnancy or surgical removal of the stomach (gastrectomy)
- Prevents neural tube defects in babies (Ex. spina bifida), where women are at risk of having an affected child
- Prevents anaemia in chronic red cell breakup (haemolytic states) or kidney dialysis
- Manage sprue, a disease in which food cannot be absorbed by the gut
- Manage pellagra (vitamin B deficiency) – the symptoms include dermatitis, inflammation of the tongue, diarrhoea, disorientation, depression and confusion
- As an adjunct (in combination with other medicines) in the management of Vitamin 12 deficiency (pernicious anaemia)
- Manage idiopathic sideroblastic anaemia where the red cells in the blood do not form properly.
- Manage damage to the nerves (peripheral neuritis) caused by isoniazid, (a drug used to manage tuberculosis)
How PYRICONTIN TABLET Works
PYRICONTIN TABLET contains Folic Acid and Pyridoxine. Folic acid and Pyridoxine are artificial substitutes which are used to manage folic acid deficiency and pyridoxine deficiency respectively and certain types of anemia (lack of red blood cells) caused by deficiency.
How to use PYRICONTIN TABLET
Take PYRICONTIN TABLET as advised by your doctor. It must be taken preferably after food. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Do not alter or discontinue the daily dose of PYRICONTIN TABLET after feeling better without consulting your doctor. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of PYRICONTIN TABLET for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects Of PYRICONTIN TABLET
Rare
- loss of appetite
- feeling sick (nausea)
- being sick (vomiting)
- upset stomach
- bloating
- flatulence (wind)
- worsening of Vitamin 12 deficiency symptoms (Ex. weakness, tiredness, light-headedness, heart palpitations and shortness of breath etc)
Stop taking PYRICONTIN TABLET and contact your doctor or visit a nearby hospital immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- sleep disturbances
- agitation
- depression
- allergic reaction such as any kind of skin rash, flaking skin, boils or sore lips and mouth
- in rare cases, severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) may occur which may include sudden itching of the skin, wheezing, fluttering or tightness of the chest or collapse
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
PYRICONTIN TABLET must be taken with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Breastfeeding
PYRICONTIN TABLET must be taken with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Driving and Using Machines
It is considered safe to drive and use machinery after taking PYRICONTIN TABLET.
Alcohol
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking PYRICONTIN TABLET as they might interact with each other.
Allergy
Do not take PYRICONTIN TABLET if you are allergic to folic acid or pyridoxine.
Others
PYRICONTIN TABLET is not recommended or used if you have:
- unmanageed Vitamin B12 deficiency
- cancerous disease
- pernicious anaemia
Before taking PYRICONTIN TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- are under therapy for folate-dependent tumour (an abnormal growth)
- are undergoing haemodialysis
- are receiving a coronary stent for heart blockage
- are going to breathe air and gas mixture to put you to sleep for an operation or pain relief while you are awake
Use in Pediatrics:
PYRICONTIN TABLET is not recommended in children (below 12 years). Consult your doctor before taking it.
Use in Geriatrics:
PYRICONTIN TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (65 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking it.
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking PYRICONTIN TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- medicines used to manage fits (epilepsy) (Ex. phenytoin, primidone, valproic acid)Â
- medicine used to manage malarial infection (Ex. trimethoprim, proguanil and pyrimethamine)
- medicines used to manage cancer such as (Ex methotrexate and fluorouracil)
- antibiotics (Ex. chloramphenicol, co-trimoxazole)
- antacids used to reduce gastric symptoms (Ex. edible clay, magnesium and aluminium hydroxide)
- zinc containing vitamins and supplements
- medicines used to reduce blood cholesterol levels (Ex. cholestyramine)
- medicines used to manage ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease or rheumatoid arthritis (Ex. sulphasalazine)
- diuretics to increase urine production (Ex. triamterene)
- Lithium (medicine for the management of mental health problems)
- medicine used as blood thinners (Ex. aspirin)
- medicine used to manage Parkinson’s disease (Ex. levodopa)
- medicine used to manage tuberculosis (Ex. isoniazid, cycloserine)
- Oral contraceptives (Ex. estrogen and progestin)
- medicine used to manage arthritis (Ex. penicillamine)
- medicine used to manage high blood pressure and heart failure (Ex. hydralazine)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally took more of PYRICONTIN TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are bitter taste, loss of appetite, nausea, flatulence, nightmares, agitation and depression. The incidence and intensity of fits may increase in patients receiving antiepileptics (Ex. phenobarbital, phenytoin or primidone).
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