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The drug Hezoy contains elemental iron and folic acid, which is indicated for the treatment and prevention of anemia. Users of Hezoy drug need to carefully read the instructions for use and strictly follow the indications given by the doctor to ensure high treatment efficiency.1. What does Hezoy do?
What is Hezoy drug? Hezoy medicine has the main ingredients of elemental iron and folic acid. In particular, iron is an essential mineral of the body, necessary for hemoglobin formation and oxidation in tissues. Besides, folic acid is a vitamin of group B (vitamin B9) necessary for the synthesis of nucleoprotein and maintaining the normal shape of red blood cells
With these two main ingredients, Hezoy is indicated in the following cases: Case:
Anemia due to iron deficiency, need iron supplements. Increased need for hematopoiesis: pregnancy, lactation, nutritional deficiencies, after surgery, recovery period after severe illness. On the other hand, Hezoy is not allowed to be prescribed to the following groups of people:
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity or intolerance to iron (III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex, folic acid or any of the excipients contained in the drug. medicine. Patients with iron overload, such as hemochromatosis, hemosiderin infection, are also contraindicated to use Hezoy. People with iron use disorders such as: anemia caused by lead poisoning, anemia due to loss of iron use, anemia in the sea. Non-iron deficiency anemia: hemolytic anemia or megaloblastic anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Polycythemia vera. Iron-infected liver disease. Children under 12 years old.
2. Dosage and usage of Hezoy
2.1. How to use Hezoy is prepared in the form of chewable tablets, so when using the drug, the patient needs to chew the tablet in the mouth, then drink it with a glass of water. Patients can choose when to take the medicine during or right after a meal.
According to experts, patients should avoid prolonged use of the drug, especially in people with normal blood iron levels.
2.2. Dosage Patients need to adhere to the dose prescribed by the doctor. Accordingly, adults and children 12 years of age and older take the recommended dose of 1 tablet per day or as prescribed by a doctor. Children under 12 years of age are not indicated to use the drug.
In fact, cases of iron and folic acid overdose have been reported. Some warning signs of this overdose such as: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, acidosis, shock, accompanied by drowsiness... Folic acid overdose symptoms such as: confusion sleep, irritability and hyperactivity...
In this case, the patient should be taken to the nearest medical facility to be examined by a doctor and taken timely measures. If you forget to take a dose of Hezoy, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take double the prescribed dose.
4. Side effects of the drug Hezoy
During the course of taking the drug, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as: digestive disorders, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, black stools.
The above are not all side effects of Hezoy. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any unusual symptoms after taking the medicine or if you have any questions regarding the side effects of the medicine.
5. Hezoy drug interactions
Drug interactions can reduce the effect of the drug Hezoy, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, prescription drugs, and herbal products. Do not start, stop or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent.
Hezoy may interact with certain foods, alcohol and tobacco. Please consult your doctor about taking the drug with food, alcohol and tobacco when taking Hezoy
In addition, you need to inform your doctor about any health problems to avoid affecting the use of Hezoy medicine. .
6. Safe drug use
The patient should stop taking the drug if it is not tolerated. Pregnant women after the first trimester of pregnancy did not show any unwanted effects on the pregnancy, as well as on the health of the mother and the fetus. As a precaution, pregnant women should only use Hezoy when prescribed by a doctor. Breastfeeding women should only take Hezoy when prescribed by a doctor. Use Hezoy regularly to get the most benefit from it and you can stop taking it if any new symptoms appear or the condition does not improve after 7 days. Absolutely do not abuse the drug for too long for a long time. This does not make the patient's condition better, but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.
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