Ferrous ascorbate and Folic Acid Syrup

Ferrous Ascorbate provides iron which is required for the RBC production. Folic acid is required for the synthesis of nucleic acid (DNA & RNA) and is a water-soluble vitamin B9. It is necessary for production of healthy red blood cells which is required to tackle the oxygen demand of the body.

• Iron deficiency anemia
• Pregnancy anemia
• Anemia due to chronic blood loss
• Supplemental therapy in lactating mothers
• Chronic illness
• Loss of appetite
• Weakness and lack of concentration

Mechanism of action:

Ferrous ascorbate is the source of iron which is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body).

Folic Acid is a type of B vitamin helps your body produce and maintain new cells, and also helps prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer. Folic acid is sometimes used in combination with other medications to treat pernicious, aplastic, or normocytic anaemia.

The product is possible safe for most adults. There is no disadvantage associated with the product if taken under the recommended usage however nausea, constipation, stomach upset and black stool may occur in some patients.

• Peptic ulcer
• Regional enteritis
• Ulcerative colitis
• Hemachromatosis
• Hemosiderosis and hemolytic anemia and all anaemias other than iron deficiency.

May aggravate existing peptic ulcer, regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis.

Drug Interaction:

• Absorption of tetracycline antibiotics can be impaired when used along.
• Antacids decrease iron absorption when administered together.

Storage:

• Store in a cool and dark place.
• Protect from direct sunlight.