Ferfer Gro Sachets (1 sachet)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Iron ( as iron pyrophosphate) , Vitamin C , Vitamin B12

Used For

Anaemia

How it works

It is a multi-ingredient supplement containing micro-encapsulated iron pyrophosphate (to form liposomes), vitamin C and vitamin B12 which are valuable for the control of nutritional deficiencies or increased organic needs of iron. The iron aids in the formation of hemoglobin and red blood cells and vitamin C improves the absorption of iron. Vitamin B12, along with all the other components, helps to reduce fatigue and strain.

Dosage

Iron ( as iron pyrophosphate) , Vitamin C , Vitamin B12

Side Effects

Typical adverse reactions with iron supplements include heartburn, gastro-intestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, bloating, epigastric pain, abdominal cramps, early satiety, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, coloring of mucous membranes and of stools etc.

Drug Interactions

Iron : Calcium, magnesium, zinc salts and tetracycline , quinolone antibiotics , bisphosphonates, tetracyclines, levodopa, entacapone, eltrombopag , mycophenolate, penicillamine, levothyroxine . There are no well- known interactions for Vitamins C and B12.

Indication

It is indicated in the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency and related signs and symptoms of anemia in adults associated with the following conditions and in the following individuals: Pregnancy and lactation , Preconception period , Heavy menstrual bleeding or menometrorrhagia , Various types of bleeding , Frequent feeling of tiredness, fatigue, weakness and asthenic symptoms , Malabsorption states .

When not to Use

Hypersensitivity to iron salts, Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) or any form of Vitamin B12. - Hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis, or anemias other than iron-deficiency anemia (due to iron component) . - Hyperoxaluria (due to Vitamin C component).

Precaution

It contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine. It contains polyols and due to its excessive consumption may cause laxative effects.

Warning 1

Iron supplements must not be administered to patients receiving repeated blood transfusions; concomitant parenteral iron; haemochromatosis and other iron overload syndromes

Warning 2

Administer with caution in patients with haemolytic anaemia, haemoglobinopathies, iron storage or iron absorption diseases, existing gastrointestinal disease.

Warning 3

Before starting treatment, it is important to exclude any underlying cause of the anaemia (e.g. gastric erosion, colonic carcinoma) .

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.