Hemfer Capsule is used to treat blood deficiency. It has folic acid which helps haemoglobin formation. Also, cyanocobalamine present in it aids formation of red blood cells, the main component of blood.

Key Ingredients:

• Folic acid

• Iron

• Cynocobalamine

• Zinc sulphate

Key Benefits:

• Cynocobalamin increases erythrocyte production by promoting nucleic acid synthesis in the bone marrow and by promoting maturation and division of erythrocytes

• Iron helps in metabolizing proteins and plays a role in the production of hemoglobin and red blood cells

• Folic acid is needed for the formation of heme, the pigmented, iron-containing portion of the hemoglobin in red blood cells (erythrocytes)

• Zinc affects protein synthesis and is required for proper function of red and white blood cells

Directions For Use:
As prescribed by the Physician

Safety Information:

• Store in a cool‚ dry and dark place

• Protect from the direct sunlight

• Keep out of the reach of children

Hemfer Capsule is used for Treatment of anemias of nutritional origin, Pregnancy, Infancy, Or childhood, Folate deficiency, Anemia, During pregnancy, Wound healing, Scurvy, Tissue repair, Red blood cell production, Anaemia, Poor absorption of food and other conditions. Read more:

Hemfer Capsule may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Hemfer Capsule contains Cyanocobalamin, Ferrous Glysine Sulphate, Folic Acid, Vitamin C and Zinc Sulphate as active ingredients.

Hemfer Capsule works by blocking the damage caused by free radicals thus heals wounds; acting on megaloblastic bone marrow to produce a normoblastic marrow; producing blood cells and platelets in the body; normalizing the formation of red blood cells and nerve tissues; inhibiting the herpes simplex virus growth;

Detailed information related to Hemfer Capsule’s uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

Uses

Hemfer Capsule is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Treatment of anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood
• Folate deficiency
• Anemia
• During pregnancy
• Wound healing
• Scurvy
• Tissue repair
• Red blood cell production
• Anaemia
• Poor absorption of food
• Hemfer Capsule may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Hemfer Capsule. This is not a comprehensive list.

These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Stomach cramps
• Bloating
• Flushing or redness of skin
• Stomach upset
• Side or lower back pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Allergic reactions
• Anorexia
• Nausea
• Abdominal distention
• Flatulence
• Bitter or bad taste
• Altered sleep patterns
• Difficulty in concentrating
• Irritability
• Overactivity
• Excitement
• Mental depression
• Confusion
• Impaired judgment
• Decreased vitamin b12 serum levels
• Seizures in epileptic patients receiving phenobarbital, primidone, or diphenylhydantoin
• Decreased diphenylhydantoin serum levels in folate-deficient patients
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Black or darker than normal appearing stools
• Pulmonary edema
• Congestive heart failure
• Polycythemia vera
• Itching
• Feeling of swelling of entire body
• Heartburn
• Fever
• Chills
• Sore throat
• Sores in mouth
• Unusual tiredness
• Weakness
• Hemfer Capsule may also cause side-effects not listed here.

Precautions

Before using Hemfer Capsule, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.).

Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert.

Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

• Administration of folic acid alone is improper therapy for pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias in which vitamin B12 is deficient
• Avoid alcohol consumption, especially if having alcoholic cirrhosis
• Do not take this medication if you are allergic to it
• Drink plenty of liquids
• Folic acid in doses above 0.1 mg daily may obscure the diagnosis of pernicious anemia
• If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
• If you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• If you drink alcohol on a regular basis
• If you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• If you have an infection, weakened eye nerve, a buildup of waste in the blood, any kind of anemia, or low blood levels of iron or folic acid

Interactions with Hemfer Capsule

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Hemfer Capsule may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly.

Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Hemfer Capsule may interact with the following drugs and products:

• Alcohol
• Antacids
• Barbiturates
• Bisphosphonate
• Calcium supplements
• Chloramphenicol
• Cholestyramine
• Colchicine
• Deferoxamine
• Diphenylhydantoin

When not to use Hemfer Capsule

Hypersensitivity to Hemfer Capsule is a contraindication. In addition, Hemfer Capsule should not be used if you have the following conditions:

• Allergic reactions
• Atrophic gastritis
• Breastfeeding
• Hemolytic anemia
• Intolerance to the drug
• Iron overload disorder
• Leber’s hereditary optic atrophy
• Low amount of potassium in the blood
• Operation to remove stomach
• Pregnant

Safety Advice

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  ALCOHOL

  It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Revofer Injection 10 ml, so please consult a doctor.

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  PREGNANCY

  Consult your doctor before taking Revofer Injection 10 ml if you are pregnant. Your doctor will decide if Revofer Injection 10 ml can be taken during pregnancy or not.

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  BREAST FEEDING

  Consult your doctor before taking Revofer Injection 10 ml if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will decide if Revofer Injection 10 ml can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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  DRIVING

  Revofer Injection 10 ml is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

Frequently asked Questions

Is Hemfer Capsule safe to use when pregnant?
Vitamin C: No
Folic Acid: Yes

Ferrous Glysine Sulphate: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
Cyanocobalamin: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
Zinc Sulphate: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.

Is Hemfer Capsule safe while breastfeeding?

Vitamin C: No
Folic Acid: Yes
Ferrous Glysine Sulphate: No

Cyanocobalamin: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Zinc Sulphate: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Can Hemfer Capsule be used for treatment of anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood and folate deficiency?

Yes, treatment of anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood and folate deficiency are among the most common reported uses for Hemfer Capsule.

Please do not use Hemfer Capsule for treatment of anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood and folate deficiency without consulting first with your doctor. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as common uses for Hemfer Capsule.

How long do I need to use Hemfer Capsule before I see improvement of my conditions?

TabletWise.com website users have reported 3 months and 2 weeks as the most common time it takes before they saw improvements in their conditions.

These times may not be reflective of what you may experience or how you should use this medicine. Please consult with your doctor to check how long do you need to use Hemfer Capsule. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as time for effectiveness for Hemfer Capsule.

Should I use Hemfer Capsule empty stomach, before food or after food?

TabletWise.com website users have most commonly reported using Hemfer Capsule after food. However, this may not be reflective of how you should use this medicine.

Please follow your doctor’s advice on how you should use this medicine. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as timing of using Hemfer Capsule.

Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?

If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Hemfer Capsule medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively.

Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Hemfer Capsule. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.

Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?

Most medicines don’t come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, the government’s categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US.

Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body’s dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.

Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly wean off the use?

Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.

Other important Information on Hemfer Capsule

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule.

Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage of Hemfer Capsule

Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects.

If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Hemfer Capsule, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.

• Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
• Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Hemfer Capsule

• Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
• Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Hemfer Capsule.

Expired Hemfer Capsule

Taking a single dose of expired Hemfer Capsule is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick.

Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drugs.

If you have a chronic illness that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.