Therofer XT Tablet
Product introduction
Therofer XT Tablet 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.
Therofer 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 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 Therofer XT Tablet 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 Therofer XT Tablet.
Uses of Therofer Tablet
- Treatment of Anemia
- Treatment of Iron deficiency
Benefits of Therofer Tablet
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. Therofer XT Tablet 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.
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. Therofer XT Tablet helps treat and prevent iron deficiency by improving the level of iron in your body.
Side effects of Therofer Tablet
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 Therofer
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Acid regurgitation
- Constipation
- Pyrosis
How to use Therofer Tablet
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. Therofer XT Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Therofer Tablet works
Therofer XT Tablet 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 Therofer XT Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Therofer 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 feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Therofer 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.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Therofer XT Tablet 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 Therofer XT Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Therofer XT Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Therofer Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Therofer 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.
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Quick tips
- Consider taking Therofer XT Tablet 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.
- Therofer XT Tablet can cause constipation, try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water each day.
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FAQs
How long does Therofer XT Tablet take to work?
Therofer 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 Therofer XT Tablet for the duration recommended by your doctor.
Can Therofer XT Tablet cause weight gain?
Animal studies on Therofer 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 Therofer XT Tablet. In humans, similar studies have not been conducted, and therefore, knowledge regarding weight gain is lacking. Therefore, if you are on Therofer XT Tablet, then avoid excess Therofer XT Tablet and eat a low-fat meal to be on the safer side.
Why should women start taking Therofer 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. 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 Therofer XT Tablet four weeks before pregnancy.
Can I breastfeed while taking Therofer XT Tablet?
Yes, you can breastfeed while taking Therofer XT Tablet, as it is not harmful to the baby. Therofer XT Tablet 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 Therofer 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 Therofer XT Tablet, in the morning or at night?
You can take Therofer 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 Therofer XT Tablet make you sick?
Generally, Therofer 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 upset stomach or digestion issues. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor, but do not stop taking Therofer XT Tablet.
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- Finecure Pharmaceuticals Limited. Managing anemia: Focus on ferrous ascorbate and folic acid. Passi Publication Pvt. Ltd. [Accessed 26 Feb. 2020] (online) Available form:
- Ferrous ascorbate and folic acid [Summary of Product Characteristics]. Mumbai, India: Cachet Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.; 2023. [Accessed 24 Feb. 2025] (online) Available from:
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