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Sodium Feredetate + Folic Acid
INFORMATION ABOUT SODIUM FEREDETATE + FOLIC ACID
Sodium Feredetate + Folic Acid Uses
Sodium Feredetate+Folic Acid is used in the treatment of anemia.
How Sodium Feredetate + Folic Acid works
Sodium Feredetate + Folic Acid is a combination of two medicines: Sodium Feredetate and Folic Acid. Sodium Feredetate works by replenishing the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen. 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.
Common side effects of Sodium Feredetate + Folic Acid
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
No common side effects seen
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
19 Apr 2021 | 07:39 AM (UTC)
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Medicine brands for Sodium Feredetate + Folic Acid
Hemolite
₹51 to ₹51
Lividus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)
Frequently asked questions for Sodium Feredetate + Folic Acid
Sodium Feredetate+Folic Acid is used to regulate hemoglobin levels in the human body. It is usually given to patients who have iron deficient anemia or iron deficiency. The doctor may suggest using this medicine till the hemoglobin level becomes normal. Do consult your doctor to understand the usage of this medicine properly.
Yes, Sodium Feredetate+Folic Acid can be taken for iron deficiency anemia and iron deficiency. However, its use for other types of anemia is not recommended. Take Sodium Feredetate+Folic Acid 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 and seafood). Other food items which contain rich iron content include beans, dark green leafy vegetables (like spinach), peas, dried fruit (raisins and apricots), iron-fortified cereals, breads and pastas. You can also try iron supplements (tablets or capsules) available at pharmacy stores for iron deficient anemia.
You can take iron supplement (ferrous fumarate/ferrous sulfate/ferrous gluconate) tablets to treat iron deficiency anemia. In case you are not sure, consult your doctor.
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. However, it would be best to consult your doctor before using Sodium Feredetate+Folic Acid with other medicines.
No, Sodium Feredetate+Folic Acid may alter the absorption of zinc, if given together. Therefore, it is advisable not to take Sodium Feredetate+Folic Acid with zinc.