Homo 16 D Tablet

Composition of Homo 16 D Tablet

Homo 16 D Tablet contains Methylcobalamin (1500mcg) + Vitamin D3 (1000IU) + Alpha Lipoic Acid (100mg) + Folic Acid (1.5mg) + Pyridoxine (3mg). It belongs to the B-complex vitamin, Vitamin D / calcium supplement and Antioxidant / trace element supplement class of medicines.

Uses of Homo 16 D Tablet

• This medicine is used in the treatment of vitamin b deficiency
• nerve pain and tingling
• anaemia
• tiredness due to deficiency
• vitamin d deficiency
• low calcium
• osteoporosis
• bone health
• nutritional deficiency
• support during recovery and antioxidant supplementation.

Key benefits

• Corrects a deficiency that causes tiredness and nerve symptoms
• Supports the formation of healthy red blood cells
• Generally well tolerated
• Corrects a very common deficiency in India
• Supports bone strength and muscle function
• Reduces the risk of fractures when a deficiency is present
• Corrects dietary shortfalls
• Supports normal immune function

How Homo 16 D Tablet works

Homo 16 D Tablet is a combination of five nutritional supplements. Methylcobalamin is an active form of Vitamin B 12. This helps in proper cell growth and development, helps in protein synthesis and production of blood cells (red and white blood cells). Alpha Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant that repairs cell damage and restores vitamin level in the body, it also improves the functions of the nerves. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and Vitamin D3 are vitamin nutritional supplements that regulate essential metabolic functions in the body for proper growth and development. Folic Acid is also known as folate or vitamin B9. It helps in producing blood (hemoglobin) in the body. This is how it works in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How to take Homo 16 D Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Homo 16 D Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely to cause serious harm, because the body passes surplus B vitamins out in the urine. It can raise blood calcium dangerously, causing thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, confusion and kidney damage. It can cause vomiting, stomach pain and, with some minerals, damage over the longer term. It in very large doses taken over months can itself damage nerves, causing numbness and unsteadiness. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Homo 16 D Tablet

Most side effects of Homo are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Harmless bright yellow urine
• Loose motions
• Constipation
• Bloating
• Stomach discomfort
• Metallic taste

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Homo 16 D Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Tingling, numbness or burning in the hands and feet should be assessed by a doctor rather than self-treated — a supplement does not address the cause. Folic acid can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency while nerve damage continues, so B12 should be checked before taking folic acid long term. Bright yellow urine after a B-complex dose is expected and harmless. Do not take more than your doctor has advised. Vitamin D builds up in the body and too much raises blood calcium, causing thirst, frequent urination, nausea and confusion. High-dose weekly or monthly sachets are prescription strengths — do not repeat one because you missed a week. Tell your doctor if you have had kidney stones or have kidney disease. A supplement supports a normal diet; it does not prevent or treat infection. Zinc on an empty stomach commonly causes nausea — take it with food. Very high doses of vitamin A over a long period can be harmful, particularly in pregnancy. Do not take several products containing the same nutrient at once; the totals add up. Do not take high-dose vitamin B6 for long periods without medical advice — sustained excess can cause nerve damage.

Do not take Homo if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a high blood calcium level, or with certain kidney stones.

Interactions with other medicines

Long-term metformin, acid-reducing medicines and some anti-epileptics lower B12 or folate levels. Tell your doctor if you take levodopa, as vitamin B6 can reduce its effect. Calcium reduces the absorption of thyroid tablets, several antibiotics and iron — separate them by a few hours. Water tablets of the thiazide group raise calcium further when combined. Zinc and other minerals reduce the absorption of some antibiotics — separate them by a few hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner, as high-dose vitamin E can add to its effect.

How to store Homo 16 D Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Homo 16 D Tablet

A supplement corrects a deficiency; it is not a general energy tonic. If you are on it for nerve symptoms, keep your review appointment so the underlying cause is looked for. Take calcium with food, and split the day's total if you take a large amount. Sunlight helps your body make its own vitamin D. Have your level rechecked as your doctor advises rather than continuing high doses indefinitely. Take it with food to reduce nausea. A varied diet remains the best source of these nutrients.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SINSAN PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Vitamin supplement, Vitamin and mineral supplement and Nutritional supplement

Drug class:

B-complex vitamin, Vitamin D / calcium supplement and Antioxidant / trace element supplement