Ferolac 30 Tablet

Short Description

Ferolac 30 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used for the treatment of iron deficiency and anemia. It helps the body make healthy new cells and maintain iron levels in the blood.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Ferolac 30 Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Continue taking the medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset are some common side effects of this medicine. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, it is suggested to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ferolac 30 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Constipation Try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water each day.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ferolac 30 Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Ferolac 30 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Ferolac 30 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Ferolac 30 Tablet is a combination of two nutritional supplements: Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid which replenish the body's stores of important nutrients. Folic acid is a form of vitamin B. It plays a vital role in the formation of red blood cells which carry oxygen throughout the body. It is also essential in pregnancy due to its role in the development of the unborn baby's brain and spinal cord. Ferrous Ascorbate acts as a catalyst in various biochemical reactions in our body, facilitates transport and utilization of oxygen and helps in cell growth and proliferation. This improves the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin.

Ferolac 30 Tablet is given to treat anemia due to iron deficiency. It is better to take Ferolac 30 Tablet after a meal in order to reduce stomach discomfort. Let your doctor know if you are taking any antibiotics. Inform your doctor if you have any gastrointestinal disorders like peptic ulcers or ulcerative colitis. Iron supplements can make your stools look darker in color. This is completely harmless.