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Ferrous Ascorbate
INFORMATION ABOUT FERROUS ASCORBATE
Ferrous Ascorbate Uses
Ferrous Ascorbate is used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia and anemia due to chronic kidney disease.
How Ferrous Ascorbate works
Ferrous Ascorbate 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.
Common side effects of Ferrous Ascorbate
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
Vomiting, Nausea, Dark colored stool, Constipation, Diarrhea
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Written By
Dr. Mayank
Pharm.D
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
29 Oct 2024 | 10:34 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Ferrous Ascorbate
- Take ferrous ascorbate with meals to reduce gastric discomfort.
- Inform your doctor about any medications you may be receiving for treating infections (antibiotics).
- Tell your doctor if you have ulcerations in stomach or intestine (peptic ulcer) or long-term inflammation of the intestine (regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis).
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, blood in stools, black stools, vomiting of blood, low blood pressure, increased heart rate, high blood sugar levels, dehydration, drowsiness, pale appearance, and bluish discoloration of skin, lack of vigor or fits.
- Consult your doctor regarding use of ferrous ascorbate in children.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- Do not take if allergic to iron supplements or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take if suffering with disorders of excessive iron accumulation in the body (hemosiderosis and hemochromatosis), low hemoglobin in blood due to increased destruction of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia) or inability to produce red blood cells (red cell aplasia).
Frequently asked questions for Ferrous Ascorbate
Ferrous Ascorbate 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.
Yes, Ferrous Ascorbate is recommended for iron deficiency anemia. It is not recommended for other types of anemia. Take Ferrous Ascorbate in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
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.
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 Ferrous Ascorbate.
No, Ferrous Ascorbate may alter the absorption of zinc, if given together. Therefore, it is advisable not to take Ferrous Ascorbate with zinc.