Vegefer Syrup 150 ml belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (anaemia caused by too little iron in the body). Vegefer Syrup 150 ml does not cause teeth discolouration and is less likely to cause stomach upset than other iron-containing medicines. Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues.
 
Vegefer Syrup 150 ml contains ‘Sodium Feredetate’, which acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and production of red blood cells. Thereby, Vegefer Syrup 150 ml helps in treating anaemia. 
 
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, mild diarrhoea, flatulence, and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Let your doctor know if you are using prescription/non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Vegefer Syrup 150 ml. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Vegefer Syrup 150 ml, please inform your doctor. Consult a doctor before taking Vegefer Syrup 150 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Vegefer Syrup 150 ml should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Vegefer Syrup 150 ml, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

Iron deficiency anaemia

Vegefer Syrup 150 ml belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (anaemia caused by too little iron in the body). Vegefer Syrup 150 ml acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Vegefer Syrup 150 ml helps in treating anaemia. Vegefer Syrup 150 ml does not cause teeth discolouration and is less likely to cause stomach upset than other iron-containing medicines. When prescribed, Vegefer Syrup 150 ml can be taken by pregnant women when other forms of iron is not well tolerated, by children and adults who are anaemic due to rheumatoid arthritis.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Mild diarrhoea
• Flatulence (wind)
• Constipation