Ferox XT Tablet

Ferox XT Tablet 10’s belongs to a class of medications called ‘haematinics‘ primarily used to treat anaemia (lack of blood) that occurs mainly due to poor diet, poor absorption of food, or increased folate use in the body (in pregnancy).

Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.

Ferox XT Tablet 10’s is a combination of two drugs: Ferrous ascorbate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9).

Tablet 10’s works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBC is produced in the body, so that body’s each tissue gets sufficient supply of oxygen.

Take Tablet 10’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Ferox XT Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, nausea, stomach upset or dark coloured stool.

Most of these side effects of Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Ferox XT Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Tablet 10’s. Tablet 10’s should be used with caution in children and only if prescribed by a doctor.

If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Ferox XT Tablet 10’s as it may contain lactose. If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Ferox XT Tablet 10’s. Read more:

Uses of Ferox XT Tablet 10’s

Anaemia

Medicinal Benefits

Ferox XT Tablet 10’s is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ferrous ascorbate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9).Tablet 10’s works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (a protein) production in the body.

As a result, an adequate number of RBC are produced in the body, so that body’s each tissue gets sufficient supply of oxygen. Also, folic acid is necessary in pregnancy as it plays a role in the development of the brain and spinal cord in the unborn baby.

Directions for Use

The oral tablet form of Tablet 10’s can be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor and swallowed whole with a glass of water.

Do not crush, chew or break it. The injection form of Tablet 10’s is given by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer. click here

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ferox XT Tablet 10’s

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Dark coloured stool

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Tablet 10’s. Ferox XT Tablet 10’s should be used with caution in children and only if prescribed by a doctor.

If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Ferox XT Tablet 10’s as it may contain lactose. If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Ferox XT Tablet 10’s.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Ferox XT Tablet 10’s may have interaction with anticonvulsants (phenobarbital, primidone, phenytoin, sodium valproate, carbamazepine), antibiotics (chloramphenicol, cotrimoxazole, trimethoprim), antimaniac drug (lithium), water tablet (triamterene), anti-inflammatory drug (sulfasalazine), painkillers (aspirin), anticancer drug (methotrexate).

Drug- Food Interaction: Avoid intake of dairy products, coffee or tea with Tablet 10’s at the same time as they may reduce the absorption of Tablet 10’s.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Tablet 10’s.

WHAT IS FEROX XT?

FEROX XT contains Iron, Folic Acid

WHAT FEROX XT IS USED FOR?

FEROX XT is used in the management of:

• Iron deficiency anemia
• Menorrhagia and folate deficiency anemia
• Foetal neural tube defects
• Anemia due to pregnancy and lactation
• Generalized weakness
• Iron deficiency either due to chronic blood loss or poor absorption

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

TALK TO DOCTOR

Talk to your Doctor, if you:

• Are allergic to any of the ingredients in FEROX XT
• Have peptic ulcer
• Have regional enteritis
• Have ulcerative colitis
• Have bacterial infections
• Have hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis and hemolyticanemia
• Have liver or kidney disease

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking FEROX XT

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor before taking FEROX XT, if you are taking any other medicine including medicines obtained without prescription or any other supplements or herbal products.

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

Always take FEROX XT exactly as your doctor has told you

Ferox XT tablet contains Ferrous Ascorbate (Iron and Folic Acid (vitamin B9). Folic acid is essential to numerous bodily functions ranging from nucleotide biosynthesis to the remethylation of homocysteine.

It is especially important during periods of rapid cell division and growth. Both children and adults require folic acid to produce healthy red blood cells and prevent anemia.

Iron transports oxygen throughout the body and maintains red blood cells, thus making an individual feel energetic and preventing anemia.

Ferox XT tablet is used for the treatment of

Iron deficiency anemia,
Iron deficiency due to chronic blood loss or low intake of iron
Iron deficiency anaemia and nutritional anaemia that occurs especially during pregnancy and lactation.

Ferox XT can be taken orally with water, after meals.

STORAGE:

Keep out of reach of children
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
Do not use after the expiry date

Safety Advice

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  ALCOHOL

  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

  Avoid consumption of alcohol with Ferox XT Tablet 10’s as it may decrease the absorption of Ferox XT Tablet 10’s. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Ferox XT Tablet 10’s.

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  PREGNANCY

  Ferox XT Tablet 10’s may be safe to use during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor.

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  BREAST FEEDING

  It is unknown whether Ferox XT Tablet 10’s is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. Tablet 10’s is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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  DRIVING

  Ferox XT Tablet 10’s usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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  LIVER

  Take Ferox XT Tablet 10’s with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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  KIDNEY

  Take Ferox XT Tablet 10’s with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

   

Habit Forming

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

• Eat a healthy diet, especially green leafy vegetables, and do regular physical exercise.
• Limit junk food items from outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.
• Increase intake of fruits in your diet especially fruits rich in iron like pomegranate, citrus fruits.
• Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol.

Special Advise

Avoid taking Ferox XT Tablet 10’s along with dairy products, coffee, tea or alcohol to minimize the side effect of Ferox XT Tablet 10’s and avoid drug interaction.