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Ferium xt contains the main ingredients Iron and Folic Acid, which are two extremely important nutrients for pregnant women. In addition to supporting the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, Ferium xt is also used in cases of iron supplementation in pregnant women.
1. What is Ferium xt?
Ferium xt has the main ingredient iron (in the form of iron Ascorbate) 100mg and Folic Acid BP 1.5mg
1.1 Ingredients Iron Iron is an essential mineral of the body, a raw material for the synthesis of Hemoglobin. components of red blood cells) and oxidation in tissues. Iron aids in the repair of abnormalities in the red blood cell cycle caused by iron deficiency; Relieves unpleasant symptoms caused by iron deficiency such as sore tongue, dysphagia, nail dystrophy, skin dystrophy and cleft lip. Iron is absorbed mainly in the duodenum, the rest is absorbed in the small intestine. After absorption, most of the iron will quickly bind to transferrin to enter the bone marrow, participate in the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin. The rest is stored in the body in different forms. Only a small amount of iron is excreted, the rest is released when the hemoglobin molecule is destroyed. 1.2 Ingredients Folic acid Folic acid is a B vitamin (vitamin B9) needed for nucleoprotein synthesis and maintenance of the normal shape of red blood cells. Folic acid is converted to monoglutamate after ingestion. This substance enters the blood and binds to proteins in the blood plasma. The drug is metabolised in the liver and excreted in the urine, with the remainder being stored as redox and methyl folate.
2. Indications of the drug Ferium xt
Ferium xt is indicated in the following cases:
Prophylaxis of anemia caused by iron deficiency, patients need iron supplements. Pregnant women need iron supplements. Breastfeeding women. Malnutrition diet. After major surgery, a lot of blood loss. The period of recovery after serious illness.
3. Contraindications of Ferium xt
Cases not to use Ferium xt:
Patients with a history of allergy to Iron, folic acid or other components of the drug. Iron-infected liver disease. Hemolytic anemia. Polycythemia vera. Patients with advanced gastric ulcer, ulcerative colitis. Do not use in patients with anemia not due to iron deficiency. Men or women who are not pregnant should not use Ferium xt to prevent iron deficiency. Patients with anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency should not take it.
4. Notes when using Ferium xt . tablets
Notes when using Ferium xt:
Patients with a history of peptic ulcer should not take the drug; The drug can change the color of stool, affecting the test for occult blood in some cases; Ferium xt is indicated for pregnant women. However, taking large amounts of iron will affect the fetus. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a doctor when using. The drug can be excreted in breast milk and should not be used by nursing women.
5. Drug interactions of the drug Ferium xt
Using Ferium xt with Fluoroquinolone, Levodopa, Carbidopa, Thyroxine and Bisphosphonate antibiotics will reduce the effectiveness of the drug; Concomitant administration with tetracycline antibiotics and antacids reduces the absorption of both; The anti-epileptic drugs will be reduced effect due to the folic acid component in Ferium xt.
6. Dosage and how to use Ferium xt
Ferium xt is formulated as a film-coated tablet that should be taken orally. Patients can refer to the dosage of Ferium xt as follows:
Prophylaxis of iron deficiency anemia: 1 tablet/day. Adults with iron deficiency: Use 50-100 mg/time x 3 times/day. Women with iron deficiency: Use 30-120 mg/week; drink for 2-3 months. Teenagers with iron deficiency: Use 650mg/time x 2 times/day. Pregnant women: 27 mg/day.
7. Ferium xt . side effects
Some unwanted effects when using Ferium xt are as follows:
Constipation; Diarrhea ; Dark, green or black stools, tarry stools; Anorexia; Severe, persistent nausea; Epigastric discomfort, stomach cramps; Severe allergic reactions: rash, urticaria, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, facial edema; Blood or streaks in the stool; Fever; In general, Ferium xt is a nutritional supplement for the body in patients with iron deficiency anemia, prevention of anemia in pregnant women. In addition to the benefits, in the process of use, the drug can also cause some unwanted effects when used incorrectly, in the wrong dose. Therefore, you need to strictly follow the advice of your doctor before using the drug.
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