Fe Plus tablet is a nutritional and dietary supplement prescribed for the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia and anaemia due to chronic blood loss, pregnancy, infancy or childhood, and peripheral neuropathies. It improves nerve conduction and speed, which reduces nerve pain and improves neuropathy. It regulates your levels of red blood cells and reduce the symptoms of anaemia such as weakness and tiredness and also helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body. The tablet contains vitamins and minerals that help in strengthening immune system, improve formation of red blood cells, maintains adequate level of haemoglobin in red blood cells, regulates blood calcium levels and metabolism in the body. However, the uses of the tablet mentioned here are not exhaustive, there may be other reasons or situations in which the medicine might be used.
Fe Plus tablet is a combination of Elemental iron (30Mg), Vitamin B12 (0.75Mcg), Folic acid (200Mcg) and Vitamin C (50Mg)
Fe Plus tablet contains essential vitamins and minerals that work together to help build a stronger immune system and maintain overall health. Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) and folic acid help in lowering elevated homocysteine levels linked to pregnancy complications and also plays a key role in helping the body make red blood cells, thus treating anaemias. Elemental iron replenishes the iron stores in the body and plays an important role in the formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant in the body, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals.
Patients with following conditions are suggested to seek advice from their healthcare professionals before taking Fe Plus tablet:
Fe Plus tablet is usually well tolerated when used in the prescribed dosage guidelines. Most side effects are temporary and usually subsides on their own. However, consult your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. You may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Rare but more serious adverse effects may include:
Take Fe Plus tablet as instructed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with water, immediately after opening it from the strip. Do not break or crush or chew the tablet.
Avoid missing or forgetting the dose. If you do, take it as soon as you remember; but if it’s almost time for your next dose, skip it and take it according to your normal schedule. Don’t swallow two doses at the same time which is dangerous to your health.
Take the tablet once daily preferably after food. Take the tablet at the same time every day as it helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body.
Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine before completion of the course or without consulting your doctor. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested.
Avoid taking more than the prescribed dosage. In case of accidental overdose, promptly seek medical advice. Based on the dosage of Fe Plus tablet, symptoms may vary from individual to individual. It is possible that you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Take Fe Plus tablet on the advice of medical practitioner. Dosage adjustments or complete avoidance of the medication may be required in the following conditions:
Since there is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking this tablet for renal patients, consult your doctor if you have renal problems and stay on the safe side.
Since there is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking this tablet for hepatic patients, consult your doctor if you have hepatic problems and stay on the safe side.
Use of this medicine in pregnancy is not considered safe unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Since the effect of the medicine on fetus is not clearly established, we recommend you to consult your doctor before consuming the tablet.
This medication is passed to infants through mother’s milk. Breastfed infants should be closely monitored. Since limited information is available about the safety of taking this tablet, consult your doctor if you are nursing mother and stay on the safe side.
Interaction of alcohol with this tablet is unknown. Any symptoms of abnormal reactions after taking the medicine should be reported to your doctor immediately. If you consume alcohol on regular basis, relevant dose adjustments of the medicine may be necessary depending on your clinical condition.
This medicine does not cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you notice any abnormal reactions after taking the tablet, do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
There are no known food interactions with this tablet.
All medicines interact differently for person to person. Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines which includes over-the-counter drugs, herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription. Alert your doctor if you are taking Fe Plus tablet with antibiotics (chloramphenicol), anti-seizure drugs (phenytoin), cisplatin, altretamine, methotrexate.
Category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Iron deficiency either due to chronic blood loss or poor absorption.
Treats Iron Deficiency
Take this drug as directed by the doctor
GI upset, black stools, abdominal discomfort or pain by oral therapy.
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad headache.
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Avoid Alcohol
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Category A : Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
Minerals
The tablet is a nutritional and dietary supplement prescribed for the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia and anaemia due to chronic blood loss, pregnancy, infancy or childhood, and peripheral neuropathies. It improves nerve conduction and speed, which reduces nerve pain and improves neuropathy. It regulates your levels of red blood cells and reduce the symptoms of anaemia such as weakness and tiredness and also helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body. The tablet contains vitamins and minerals that help in strengthening immune system, improve formation of red blood cells, maintains adequate level of haemoglobin in red blood cells, regulates blood calcium levels and metabolism in the body.
The tablet is well tolerated when taken in prescribed dosage guidelines. Common side effects include stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, blackening of stools, tooth discoloration, abdominal cramps, flatulence, headache and nausea. Its use may also lead to extreme but uncommon side effects bronchospasm, weight loss, anorexia, diaphoresis.
The tablet can be taken with or without food. If significant stomach upset occurs, it could be taken with food.
If you ever had kidney, liver or heart disease, let your doctor know before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take to ensure that you are healthy. Caution is advised among patients with hypersensitivity to ingredients in the tablet, undiagnosed megaloblastic anaemia, peptic ulcers, alcohol dependence, gastrointestinal toxicity, phenylketonuria, renal and hepatic impairment, aplastic or normocytic anaemia, phenylketonuria, pregnancy and lactation.
This medicine does not cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you notice any abnormal reactions after taking the tablet, do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
The tablet is usually well tolerated when taken in the recommended dosage guidelines. Over dose of the medicine may lead to difficulty in concentration, haematemesis, rectal bleeding, restlessness, abdominal cramps, swelling of face, lips, tongue, hands or feet.
Use of this medicine in pregnancy is not considered safe when taken in prescribed amounts. Since the effect of the medicine on fetus is not clearly established, we recommend you to consult your doctor before consuming the tablet.
Yes, you can take the medicine without doctor’s prescription but if you notice any unusual or abnormal reactions after taking the tablet, promptly seek medical attention.
Interaction of alcohol with this tablet is unknown. Any symptoms of abnormal reactions after taking the medicine should be reported to your doctor immediately. If you consume alcohol on regular basis, relevant dose adjustments of the medicine may be necessary depending on your clinical condition.
Store the medicine at room temperature (20-30 degree Celsius) in a cool and dry place. Keep the tablet according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Store the medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed.
This tablet is designed to be swallowed with water. If you take them in a way they weren’t intended to be used, you could experience an overdose if the active constituent enters the blood stream too quickly. Alternatively, if it enters your body too slowly, it may never achieve a high enough concentration to be completely functional.
If used according to the directions given by your doctor, it is safe to be used in children.
The amount of time required for the tablet to show its effect in the body is not clinically established.
The duration for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically determined.
Medicines should always be taken under medical supervision. Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor: for dosage and duration. Most recommended dose is once a day.
The number of days that any medicine must be taken varies from patient to patient; and case to case. So always stick to your doctor’s suggestion about how many days to take this medicine.
Use the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor for the dosage and duration.
Note: All of the above information is for reference purpose only. It is always recommended that you consult a medical professional.
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