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Ferrous Ascorbate Folic Acid Sulphate Tablet
Ferrous Ascorbate Folic Acid Sulphate Tablet - Are you searching for Ferrous Ascorbate Folic Acid Sulphate Tablet? If yes then stay with us this medication belongs to a class of medicines called haematinics which is primarily used to treat anaemia. Anaemia means a lack of blood that occurs mainly due to poor diet, poor absorption of food, or increased folate use in the body. It is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.
Moreover, this medication is a combination of two drugs Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid Sulphate. In which ferrous ascorbate is an iron supplement and folic acid is a vitamin B9. Together these medications work by increasing red blood cells and haemoglobin production in the body. This will increase the adequate number of RBCs produced in the body therefore each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen in the body.
How to Take This Medication
You can take Ferrous Ascorbate Folic Acid Sulphate Tablet as prescribed by your healthcare provider. In some cases, you may experience some side effects like vomiting, nausea, stomach upset and dark-coloured stool. All these are common and resolve over time. Moreover, it does not require any medical attention. But if you persistently experience these side effects then consult with your doctors.
Medical Benefits of Ferrous Ascorbate Folic Acid Sulphate Tablet
This medication is a combination of Ferrous Ascorbate Folic Acid Sulphate in which ferrous ascorbate is used as an iron supplement and folic acid is vitamin B9. Together these medicines increase red blood cells in the body and hemoglobin production in the body. As a result, RBCs are produced in the body so that each tissue of the body gets a sufficient supply of oxygen. Folic acid is important in pregnancy as it plays a role in the development of the brain and spinal cord in the fetus.
How Does This Medication Work?
This medication is a mixture of two drugs namely Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid Sulphate. Folic acid also known as vitamin B9 is required for the formation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. This medication is especially needed during pregnancy for the development of an unborn baby’s brain and spinal cord. On the other hand, ferrous ascorbate promotes cell growth and multiplication by catalysing a range of metabolic processes in the human body. Moreover, it also facilitates oxygen delivery and use as a consequence, the synthesis of red blood cells and haemoglobin is increased.
How to use This Medication
Take this medication with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow this medication with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush this medicine swallow it as a whole. If this a syrup then shake the bottle well before use and take the recommended dose by using the measuring cup provided by the pack.
Side Effects of This Medication
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Stomach upset
- Dark coloured stool
This is a list of some common side effects of this medication that are resolved over time and never need medical attention.
Precautions for Taking this Medication
- If you are allergic to Ferrous Ascorbate + Folic Acid Sulphate or any other medication before taking this medicine inform your doctor.
- Please tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
- In children, this medicine is used with some caution and only when it is recommended by a doctor.
- If you have any allergies and if you are suffering from diabetes then inform your doctor before taking this medication as it may contain lactose.