What is WesTab One: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 31, 2020

WesTab One overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Av-Vite FB, Av-Vite FB Forte, Carlson Homocysteine Guard, FaBB, Folbee, Folbic, Folgard RX, Folplex 2.2, Foltabs 800, Lev-Tov, Nature's Blend B Complex + Folic Acid, Niva-Fol, TL Gard Rx, Tri-B, Virt-Gard

Generic Names:

  • Westab One

Uses:

  • Raises levels of folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 in your blood, which could help lower the amount of homocysteine (an amino acid) in your blood. Too much homocysteine may lead to heart and blood vessel problems. This medicine is a combination of vitamins.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Vitamin B Combination

Forms:

  • Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is WesTab One used for?

What form(s) does WesTab One come in

  • Tablet

What are common WesTab One doses?

  • Tablet 2.5-25-1MG

Common WesTab One prescriptions

  • WesTab One
    90 tablets bottle

How to take WesTab One

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

What to do if you miss a dose of WesTab One

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

WesTab One contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to folic acid, cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), or pyridoxine (vitamin B6).

WesTab One warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a history of pernicious anemia (not enough vitamin B12).

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

WesTab One interactions

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using levodopa (Larodopa®) or phenytoin (Dilantin®).

WesTab One side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Skin tingling, burning, or itching

  • Mild diarrhea

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Feeling bloated or swollen

  • Skin tingling, burning, or itching

  • Feeling unusually sleepy or tired

  • Mild diarrhea