L-Metio GM Tablet is a prescription medicine that has a combination of medicines that is used to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It helps in controlling the feeling of nausea and vomiting. It replenishes the body with essential nutrients.

L-Metio GM Tablet has all active forms of vitamins which help in preventing neural tube defects, pregnancy-related anemia and associated complications of pregnancy due to elevated homocysteine levels. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Check the label before use.

The most common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, constipation, lightheadedness, and drowsiness. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Do not take this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicine or have any known allergy from this medicine. If you have symptoms such as nausea or vomiting or any other symptoms which you think can be due to this medicine, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any other disease.

Uses of L-Metio GM Tablet

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Benefits of L-Metio GM Tablet

In Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

L-Metio GM Tablet helps you cope up with nausea or vomiting that occurs due to hormonal changes during pregnancy. It also helps restore health and vitality. It works by blocking certain chemicals in the body that makes you feel sick during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using.

Side effects of L-Metio GM Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of L-Metio GM

Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Lightheadedness
Drowsiness

How to use L-Metio GM 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. L-Metio GM Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How L-Metio GM Tablet works

L-Metio GM Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Doxylamine, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), L-Methyl Folate Calcium and Methylcobalamin which treat nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. Doxylamine is an antihistamine which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine), thereby controlling nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is a form of vitamin B which possesses anti-nausea properties. L-Methyl Folate Calcium and Methylcobalamin provide essential nutrients.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with L-Metio GM Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

L-Metio GM Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

L-Metio GM Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of L-Metio GM Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

L-Metio GM Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

L-Metio GM Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of L-Metio GM Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

L-Metio GM Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of L-Metio GM Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take L-Metio GM Tablet?

If you miss a dose of L-Metio GM Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

L-Metio GM Tablet helps treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women.
Do not take L-Metio GM Tablet with other sedating medications such as those for cough and cold as the combination could worsen dizziness leading to falls or other accidents.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. This is because L-Metio GM Tablet can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

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Patient concerns

Swelling in face and pain in full body also allergy symptoms on skin like spots and its subside after sometimes.this is happing for last one week.

Dr. Kamal Rijhwani

Physician

Start cetiz l tablet

After Eating l feel vomiting &

Dr. Jyoti Arora

Sexology

Kindly visit your nearest doctor.

I am in the first month of pregnancy and I am experiencing nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (moderate to severe) as well as discomfort. Current medications is Susten SR 200 (OD), Duvadilan retard (OD), Doxinate (BD), Folverine D (OD), Fertigyn 500 (1 amp weekly) and aciloc 150 (BD). What should I do to ease my situation. Please suggest

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The med suggested are to support of pregnancy and for acidity and nausea and vomiting. Continue the same. You can upgrade the med for vomiting after consulting your

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References

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