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Anemia can occur for many reasons, of which iron deficiency is the most common cause. Hematogen is the answer to the iron deficiency anemia many people are experiencing. Let's find out what is outstanding about Hematogen and how to use Hematogen to be both effective and safe.
1. What is Hematogen?
Hematogen medicine has the main ingredient of iron, in addition, it also helps supplement vitamin B12, also known as folic acid and vitamin C. Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells. Vitamin B12 plays a very important role in the development and functioning of nerve cells. Vitamin C will help improve the absorption of iron from the stomach.
By combining three ingredients: iron, vitamin B12 and vitamin C to make the formula, it makes a difference between Hematogen and other iron supplements. Therefore, the drug Hematogen is a perfect product for people with nutritional deficiencies or subjects with higher needs than normal people such as pregnant women.
2. How to use Hematogen properly?
Proper use will help increase the absorption of active iron and vitamins, Hematogen drugs promote the best effects, ensuring effectiveness for users. Therefore, patients should pay attention to the following notes when using Hematogen:
Hematogen is used orally. Hematogen should be taken with a full glass of water corresponding to about 240 ml of water. The best time to use Hematogen is on an empty stomach, about 1 hour before or two hours after eating. However, if you have an upset stomach, taking Hematogen with food will help limit pain and discomfort in the abdomen. Avoid taking antacids, dairy products, tea or coffee within 2 hours before or after taking Hematogen because they interfere with the body's ability to absorb iron, reducing its effectiveness. Care should be taken not to lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking Hematogen. The dose of Hematogen drug can be adjusted by the doctor's instructions, depending on the individual condition of each patient. It is not advisable to increase the dose on your own or take Hematogen more often or for longer than directed.
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3. What are the side effects of Hematogen?
Besides the therapeutic effect, the use of Hematogen drugs can lead to unwanted effects. Common side effects of Hematogen include: Constipation, diarrhea, or abdominal pain. The iron component in the drug Hematogen can cause the stool to turn black, but this is a normal sign that is not harmful when taking iron supplements, so it is not a cause for concern.
Allergic reactions classified as serious with Hematogen are very rare with symptoms including: itching and/or swelling of the tongue, throat, face, dizziness, rash, feeling short of breath. Hematogen may affect the results of certain tests, such as fecal occult blood tests, complete blood count tests, and vitamin B12 tests. Therefore, patients who go to the doctor should let the testing staff and doctor know if they are taking Hematogen medicine.
These are not all the possible side effects of using Hematogen. While taking Hematogen, if you notice other side effects not listed above, or if any of these side effects are more severe or persist, you should stop taking Hematogen and see your doctor. Before using Hematogen, tell your doctor or pharmacist your history of allergy to iron, folic acid, vitamin C, history of alcoholism, liver problems, stomach or intestinal problems such as ulcers entero-stomach, colitis; Pernicious anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency, iron overload disorders such as hemoglobinopathy, hemosiderosis.
4. What drug interactions can occur when taking Hematogen?
Interactions between Hematogen and other drugs when used together or for a short time can affect how each other works or even increase the risk of serious side effects from each drug. Therefore, before using Hematogen, tell your doctor about all other medicines and products you are using.
Products that interact with Hematogen drugs that increase the risk of side effects or increase the elimination of Hematogen from the body, reduce drug concentrations leading to reduced effectiveness of treatment include: Chloramphenicol , methyldopa .
On the contrary, Hematogen may decrease the absorption of other drugs including: bisphosphonates such as alendronate; levodopa; penicillamine; quinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin; thyroid medication such as levothyroxine; and tetracycline antibiotics such as doxycycline, minocycline.
5. What are the other considerations when using Hematogen?
If misused Hematogen drug can lead to overdose and serious symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, even fainting or difficulty breathing.
If you have missed a dose of Hematogen medicine, take it as soon as you remember if it is not yet time for the next dose. Conversely, if it is time for your next dose of Hematogen, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as usual.
To prevent Hematogen from being degraded leading to quality deterioration and possibly losing the required therapeutic and safety effects, you need to store the drug in the conditions as directed.
To ensure safety and avoid side effects of Hematogen, patients should read the instructions carefully before using or follow the instructions of the doctor, pharmacist. In case the use of Hematogen drug is not effective, the patient should go to medical facilities for examination and treatment.
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Reference source: webmd.com
