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HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange

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Marketer

Biological E Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Ferrous Ascorbate (10mg) + Folic Acid (100mcg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange is a combination of two medicines used for the treatment of iron deficiency and anemia. It helps the body make healthy new red blood cells and maintain iron levels in the blood. This supports overall health, improves vitality, and helps prevent complications related to low iron levels.

HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange 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 will depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will determine the right dose to help improve your condition. Continue taking the medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Common side effects of HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange include nausea, constipation, dark stools, and upset stomach. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Let your doctor 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. People who are allergic to iron should avoid this medicine. It should also not be used by those with certain iron storage disorders like hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis, or by those with bacterial infections. If you have a peptic ulcer, inform your doctor before taking HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange.

Uses of HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops

Treatment of Anemia
Treatment of Iron deficiency

Benefits of HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops

In Treatment of Anemia

Anemia occurs when you do not have enough red blood cells or when your red blood cells do not function properly. One of the most common causes of anemia is a lack of iron in your body. HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange prevents and treats anemia by improving the level of iron in the body. This helps reduce symptoms such as tiredness, weakness, reduced concentration, pale or yellow skin, brittle nails, dry hair, etc. Along with taking HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange, include iron-rich foods like spinach, dates, organ meats like liver, iron-fortified cereals, etc.

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. HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange helps treat as well as prevent iron deficiency by improving the level of iron in your body. Along with taking HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange, include iron-rich foods like spinach, dates, organ meats like liver, iron-fortified cereals, etc.

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Side effects of HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of HB Fast-Xt

Nausea
Upset stomach
Acid regurgitation
Constipation
Pyrosis

How to use HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops works

HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange is a combination of two nutritional supplements: ferrous ascorbate and folic acid. 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. Ferrous ascorbate acts as a catalyst in various biochemical reactions in our body, facilitates the transport and utilization of oxygen, and helps in cell growth and proliferation. This improves the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange 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 feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange 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.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops?

If you miss a dose of HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange, 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.

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Quick tips

Consider taking HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange after a meal 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.
HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange can cause constipation, try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water each day.

Fact Box

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Patient concerns

I took a blood test- cbc and found following mentioned in rbc morphology- hypochromia, microcytosis and anisytosis.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Though Hb is near normal but some indices indicate Iron deficiency . Get Iron studies done

I have done regular routine test and i have come up with iron deficiency. I am feeling very tired fatigue

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Cap Autrin 1 cap Od x 1 month and get your Hb done

I have problem with my m.c. since I was 14 and that time doctor told me it's because of insufficient hemoglobin ,but it continues ,I have done medicine for regulating so far but everytime it happens so I get very very depressed sometimes ,I have done with ultrasound and it's quite normal ,i am not sexually active .All I have problem of hemoglobin but why it's repeated And how long it will be?

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

if its because of low Hb then it should get fine as your Hb increasesyou can take iron supplements

How long does HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange take to work?

HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange 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 HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange for the duration recommended by your doctor.

Can HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange cause weight gain?

Animal studies on HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange 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 HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange. In humans, similar studies have not been conducted, and therefore, knowledge regarding weight gain is lacking. Therefore, if you are on HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange, then avoid excess HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange and eat a low-fat meal to be on the safer side.

Why should women start taking HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange 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. The neural tube effect, in most cases, occurs when 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 at 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 HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange four weeks before pregnancy.

Can I breastfeed while taking HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange?

Yes, you can breastfeed while taking HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange, as it is not harmful to the baby. HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange contains folic acid as an active ingredient, which is naturally found in breast milk. It also contains iron, but iron does not pass through breast milk. Though initial levels of folic acid in breast milk are low, it eventually rises. Since it is actively secreted in breast milk, the mother may take HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange 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 HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange, in the morning or at night?

You can take HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange 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 HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange make you sick?

Generally, HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange 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 upset stomach or digestion issues. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor, but do not stop taking HB Fast-Xt Oral Drops Orange.

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