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Background and Date of Approval
Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic acid, Methylcobalamin, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, and vitamin B6 are nutritional supplements used to manage nutritional deficiency anaemia.
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Iron is essential for the formation of haemoglobin and the production of red blood cells. It also plays a crucial role in transporting oxygen through haemoglobin. Vitamins are essential for maintaining normal red blood cell production and growth. They act as coenzymes for the body's metabolic functions, such as protein synthesis and carbohydrate metabolism.
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Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic acid, Methylcobalamin, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, and vitamin B6 treat nutritional deficiency anaemia, which is caused by blood loss.
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Take the Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic acid, Methylcobalamin, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, and vitamin B6 as your physician advises. Take medicine at a fixed time. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
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Warnings
Do not consume this medicine if you are allergic to iron, Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic acid, Methylcobalamin, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, and vitamin B6, or other ingredients. Do not take medicine if you have certain medical conditions, including hemolytic anaemia, hemochromatosis (excess iron deposition), or diverticular disease (small bulges in the large intestine).
Precautions
Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you have pancreatitis, hepatitis, stomach ulcers, intestine problems, or if you are on a low-salt diet. Before taking this medicine, talk to your doctor about all the medicines you are taking recently, including supplements and herbal medicines. Keep the medicine out of sight and reach of pets and children. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or planning to get pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.
Side Effects
The most common side effects of Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic acid, Methylcobalamin, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, and vitamin B6 are stomach upset, headache, nausea, vomiting, a slightly unpleasant taste in the mouth, constipation, and abdominal pain.
Word Of Advice
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine with Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic acid, Methylcobalamin, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, and vitamin B6. Take the medication as instructed by your healthcare provider. Do not exceed or skip doses without consulting them. Notify your doctor if you experience any serious side effects. Notify your doctor if you experience any serious side effects. Contact your doctor for more information.
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References
- J.B. Blumberg et al., The Use of Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplements: A Modified DeOhi Consensus Panel Report, Clinical Therapeutics, 2018, 40(4),[Accessed on 16th August 2023], https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S0149291818300894?token=54B0F3340E5F716F3068E59E4C711E498FDDED71D9F17F1CD1294C9FEA4C70CB3F90AF9BAB04165956BFC3B0C5F09472&originRegion=eu-west-1&originCreation=20210615051029
- J. Goddard, A.N. Turner, Kidney, and Urinary Tract Disease, Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine, 22nd Edition, 2014, 461-523.
- Categories of Oral Iron, Society for the Advancement of Blood Management, [Accessed on 16th August 2023] https://sabm.org/wp-content/uploads/2ai-Categories-Oral-Iron.pdf
- Elli L. Ferretti F. Branchi F. et al., Sucrosomial iron supplementation in anaemic patients with celiac disease not tolerating oral ferrous sulfate: a prospective study. 2018; 10: 330
Disclaimer
The drug information on this page is not a substitute for medical advice. It is meant for educational purposes only. For further details, consult your doctor about your medical condition to know if you are eligible to receive this treatment.
