Ferimon-XT Tablet
Ferrous Ascorbate (100mg) + Folic Acid (1.5mg)
by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
strip of 10 tablets
About this medicine
Ferimon-XT Tablet is a combination of two medicine used for treatment of iron deficiency and anemia. It helps the body make healthy new cells and maintain iron level in the blood. Ferimon-XT 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.
Uses
- Treatment of Iron deficiency
- Treatment of Anemia
Benefits
In treatment of Iron deficiency
Iron deficiency is a condition in which your body lacks iron leading to a condition called anemia. This can result in symptoms that can affect your quality of life. These include shortness of breath, tiredness, reduced concentration, pale or yellow skin, brittle nails, etc. Ferimon-XT Tablet helps treat as well as prevent iron deficiency by improving the level of iron in your body. Along with taking Ferimon-XT Tablet, include iron-rich foods like spinach, dates, organ meats like liver, iron-fortified cereals, etc.
How it works
Ferimon-XT Tablet is a combination of two nutritional supplements: Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid which replenish the body's stores of important nutrients. \nFolic 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.\nFerrous 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.
How to use
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. Ferimon-XT Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
Safety advice
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ferimon-XT Tablet.
- PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Ferimon-XT 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.
- Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Ferimon-XT 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.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Ferimon-XT Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Ferimon-XT Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Ferimon-XT Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Ferimon-XT Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick facts
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Blood related
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ferimon-XT Tablet take to work?
Ferimon-XT Tablet usually starts working within a few hours of taking it. If you are taking it for iron deficiency anemia, you may start feeling better after a few weeks of taking it. In case you are taking it during pregnancy, you may not notice any difference but this does not mean that the dose is not working. Continue taking Ferimon-XT Tablet for the duration recommended by your doctor.
Can Ferimon-XT Tablet cause weight gain?
Animal studies on Ferimon-XT Tablet suggest that taking the medicine in excess along with a high-fat diet may lead to weight gain and fat accumulation. But this weight gain was not evident when taken along with a normal or low fat diet, even with excess Ferimon-XT Tablet. In humans, similar studies have not been conducted and therefore knowledge regarding weight gain is lacking. Therefore, if you are on Ferimon-XT Tablet then avoid excess Ferimon-XT Tablet and eat a low fat meal to be on a safer side.
Why should women start taking Ferimon-XT Tablet before they become pregnant?
Maintaining the right level of iron and folic acid in the body before getting pregnant reduces the risk of developing neural tube defects in the baby. Neural tube effect, in most cases, is caused if the structure (neural tube) from which the central nervous system develops (brain and spinal cord) in a baby does not form or is only partially closed. Full closure of the neural tube occurs during the end of the fourth week of pregnancy. Folic acid helps in the formation of neural tubes. Therefore, to prevent this defect women should start Ferimon-XT Tablet before four weeks of pregnancy.
Can I breastfeed while taking Ferimon-XT Tablet?
Yes, you can breastfeed while taking Ferimon-XT Tablet as it is not harmful for the baby. Ferimon-XT Tablet contains folic acid as an active ingredient which is naturally found in the breast milk. It also contains iron but iron does not pass through breast milk. Though initial levels of folic acid in the breast milk are low, it rises eventually. Since it is actively secreted in breast milk, mother may take Ferimon-XT Tablet every day to maintain the required levels. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions related to nutrient supplementation in breastfeeding.
When should I take Ferimon-XT Tablet, in the morning or at night?
You can take Ferimon-XT Tablet any time of the day, but try to take it at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take it. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, cut or crush the medicine.
Can Ferimon-XT Tablet make you sick?
Generally, Ferimon-XT Tablet is well tolerated and no side effects are reported in the majority of people. However, some may experience stomach and intestinal problems which include nausea (feeling sick), dark colored stools and stomach upset or digestion issues. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor but do not stop taking Ferimon-XT Tablet.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Salt composition
- Ferrous Ascorbate (100mg) + Folic Acid (1.5mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.