Hosit FCM Injection is an iron replacement product. It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have too few red blood cells because you have too little iron in your body (iron-deficiency anaemia). Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body.
Hosit FCM Injection is generally given by a doctor or nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. You will be watched carefully to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction. Your doctor will decide how many doses you need and how many injections you should have to improve your anemia. Depending on the cause of your anemia, it may help to eat a well-balanced diet that has enough iron, vitamins, and minerals. Good sources of iron include meat, eggs, raisins, broccoli, and lentils.
The most common side effects include vomiting, nausea, constipation, and dark-colored stools. Most of these usually go away within a short time. If you are bothered by them or they go on for longer, talk to your doctor or nurse.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have rheumatoid arthritis, asthma or other allergies, high blood pressure, or liver problems. This may affect your treatment. It is not known whether this medicine is safe for use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so please take advice from your doctor. You will have tests to check your blood cells and iron levels, monitor your progress and check for side effects. It may be advisable to limit alcohol during treatment.
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body lacks enough iron to produce healthy red blood cells, leading to symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. Hosit FCM Injection helps restore iron levels in the body, improves red blood cell production, and relieves symptoms of anemia, promoting better energy levels and overall health.
Side effects of Hosit FCM Injection
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 Hosit FCM
Vomiting
Dark colored stool
Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhea
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Hosit FCM Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Hosit FCM Injection works
Hosit FCM Injection is a combination of of iron and vitamin C. Iron works by replenishing the iron stores in your body and corrects iron deficiency anemia. Vitamin C (ascorbate) is added to enhance the absorption of iron in the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Hosit FCM Injection.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hosit FCM Injection 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
Hosit FCM Injection 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 Hosit FCM Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Hosit FCM Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hosit FCM Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Hosit FCM Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hosit FCM Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Hosit FCM Injection?
If you miss a dose of Hosit FCM Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Taking Hosit for B12 deficiency from a year after gallbladder removal.B12 is now above 800 & having burning/ tickling in fingers/ toes & slight neck pain.Doing 5 km walk daily plus yoga only from 1 month. Sugar etc is normal & BP normal with tabs. Is it due to side effect of Hosit ? & I am a vegetarian but can take eggs/milk/ cereals.
Dr. Anshul Varshney
Physician
Hello, Welcome to 1mg. I am Anshul Varshney for your help. You would need to stop Vitamin B12 supplement. You need evaluation for other causes of Peripheral Neuropathy like Diabetes, Thyroid. Good Luck.
H.B is just 7 gram not improving iron not suitable
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for blood test. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.Just to give you idea i am giving examples of diseases where anemia is presentCongenital dyserythropoietic anemia Diamond-Blackfan anemia G-6-PD deficiency Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), congenital or acquired Iron refractory iron deficiency anemia (IRIDA) Nutritional iron deficiency Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria Pure red cell aplasia Rheumatoid arthritis Sideroblastic anemia Unstable hemoglobinopathies Hookworm infection Hypothyroidism Myelodysplastic syndrome Myelofibrosis Systemic lupus erythematosus Thalassemia Thalassemia intermedia Pyruvate kinase deficiency
Dear Sir Greetings from 1mg. The reports shows a low hemoglobin level which can be due to iron deficiency anemia. Have a diet rich in lots of iron like leafy vegetables, fruits etc.
He is taking glycinorm 80 twice a day along with voglibose 0.3 pls advice me medicine his levels are above 250 after lunch Along with hosit d3
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
It is easy to maintain sugar levels.You should have dedication to do regular exercise and maintain your calories intake which your diabetic educator have be told.As only medicine can't help for long time.secondly you you take proper dose of medicine which doctor has adjusted for you as per your reports.thirdly time visit to doctor and do all routine investigations.
Dear PATIENT from 1mg. The reports shows a low hemoglobin level which can be due to iron deficiency anemia. For this, you can have a diet rich in iron like more green leafy vegetables, fruits etc.
I have attached the reports of my mother. She is anaemic (hemoglobin-9) and has been suffering from migraine for at least 7 years. She also has vitamin D3 deficiency. She is now suffering from severe headache and weakness. It's been over a month. Please suggest
Hosit FCM Injection is advised in patients with iron deficiency or iron deficient anemia till the haemoglobin level becomes normal. Please consult your doctor regarding its proper use.
Can I take Hosit FCM Injection for anemia and iron deficiency?
Yes, Hosit FCM Injection is recommended for iron deficiency anemia. It is not recommended for other types of anemia. Take Hosit FCM Injection in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
What types of food items should I take other than Hosit FCM Injection?
You can consume food items that are rich in iron content (like red meat, pork, poultry, seafood or beans, dark green leafy vegetables (like spinach), dried fruit (raisins and apricots), iron-fortified cereals, breads and pastas, peas). Iron supplements (tablets or capsules) available at pharmacy stores are to be used for iron deficient anemia. Always consult your doctor regarding its proper use.
Can I take iron with vitamin C/ Vitamin D/ multivitamin/ folic acid?
Yes, iron and vitamin C/ Vitamin D/ multivitamin/ folic acid can be taken together. Taking vitamin C and iron together helps the body absorb the iron. Always consult your doctor before using Hosit FCM Injection.
Can I take Hosit FCM Injection with zinc?
No, Hosit FCM Injection may alter the absorption of zinc, if given together. Therefore, it is advisable not to take Hosit FCM Injection with zinc.
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Marketer details
Name: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India
Country of origin: India Expires on or after: November, 2025
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