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Iron + Zinc + Folic Acid + Vitamin B12
INFORMATION ABOUT IRON + ZINC + FOLIC ACID + VITAMIN B12
Iron + Zinc + Folic Acid + Vitamin B12 Uses
Iron+Zinc+Folic Acid+Vitamin B12 is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.
How Iron + Zinc + Folic Acid + Vitamin B12 works
Iron + Zinc + Folic Acid + Vitamin B12 is a combination of vitamins and minerals. Iron replenishes the iron stores in the body and corrects iron deficiency anemia. Zinc is needed for the body's immune system to work properly. It plays a role in growth, wound healing, and maintaining gut health. Zinc is also needed for the senses of taste and smell. Folic acid is essential for production of red blood cells. It prevents and treats folate deficiency and anemia. When taken by pregnant women, Folic acid prevents miscarriage, preterm labour, and neural tube defects in infants. Vitamin B12 corrects vitamin B12 deficiency thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.
Common side effects of Iron + Zinc + Folic Acid + Vitamin B12
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
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Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
05 Sep 2023 | 09:47 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Iron + Zinc + Folic Acid + Vitamin B12
- Avoid taking antacids 2 hours before or after taking Iron + Zinc + Folic Acid + Vitamin B12 as they make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications like antihypertensives, antibiotics, or medicines for heart disease or bone disorders.
- Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking this medicine. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor.
- Along with taking Iron + Zinc + Folic Acid + Vitamin B12, take a healthy diet, sleep for a minimum 6-7 hours at night, and reduce stress levels.
Frequently asked questions for Iron + Zinc + Folic Acid + Vitamin B12
Iron+Zinc+Folic Acid+Vitamin B12 is a nutritional supplement that consists of various vitamins. When you lack these nutrients in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, this medicine helps replenish these deficient levels.
Iron+Zinc+Folic Acid+Vitamin B12 has immunomodulatory properties that help regulate the immune system. It also has antioxidant properties and thus has been used as a nutritional supplement in disease conditions like diabetes and nervous and heart problems.
It is advisable to avoid taking this medicine with other herbal/health supplements.
Although Iron+Zinc+Folic Acid+Vitamin B12 is a dietary supplement, it is important to remember that it includes not only vitamins and minerals but also antioxidants and other nutrients which might not be suitable for you. Dietary supplements are not intended to treat or cure disease. In some cases, dietary supplements may have side effects, especially if taken before any surgery, with other dietary supplements or medicines, or if you have a specific health condition. So it is advisable to always consult a doctor before taking it.
It is best to take any multivitamins in the morning after your breakfast for better absorption of the nutrients.