Alcofer-XT Sugar Free Syrup 200 ml

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat:

• Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Helps restore iron levels and supports the production of healthy red blood cells to improve oxygen transport throughout the body.
• Folate Deficiency: Replenishes folic acid levels needed for DNA synthesis, cell division, and healthy red blood cell formation.
• Nutritional Support During Pregnancy: Helps meet the increased requirements for iron and folic acid during pregnancy, supporting maternal health and normal fetal development as recommended by your healthcare provider.
• Nutritional Deficiencies: Helps prevent and treat deficiencies of iron, folic acid, and zinc caused by inadequate dietary intake or increased nutritional requirements.

Alcofer-XT Sugar Free Syrup 200 ml helps restore essential nutrients needed for healthy blood cell production and overall well-being. Key benefits include:

• Supports Healthy Red Blood Cell Formation: Iron and folic acid work together to promote the production of healthy red blood cells, helping manage iron deficiency anaemia and folate deficiency.
• Helps Improve Energy Levels: By correcting nutritional deficiencies that contribute to anaemia, the medicine helps reduce symptoms such as tiredness, weakness, and fatigue associated with low haemoglobin levels.
• Supports Immune Function and Tissue Repair: Zinc helps maintain normal immune function, supports wound healing, and contributes to healthy cell growth and repair.

• Alcofer-XT Sugar Free Syrup 200 ml should be taken on an empty stomach to enhance absorption or as advised by the doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• Swallow Alcofer-XT Sugar Free Syrup 200 ml as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not chew, crush or break it.

• Increase vitamin C intake: Consume vitamin C-rich foods such as oranges, guava, kiwi, strawberries, or bell peppers with your medicine to help improve iron absorption.
• Avoid foods that reduce iron absorption around dosing time: Avoid tea, coffee, milk, calcium supplements, high-fibre foods, and antacids within 2 hours of taking this medicine.
• Eat an iron- and folate-rich diet: Include lean meat, poultry, fish, beans, lentils, spinach, fortified cereals, and leafy green vegetables in your meals.
• Stay well hydrated: Drink plenty of water and consume fibre-rich foods to help reduce constipation associated with iron supplements.
• Take the medicine regularly: Complete the full course as suggested and attend follow-up appointments to monitor your haemoglobin and iron levels.

• Check the expiry date before use: Always check the expiration date on the package before taking Alcofer-XT Sugar Free Syrup 200 ml. Do not use the medicine if it has expired.
• Avoid taking it with antacids or calcium supplements: Do not take antacids or calcium supplements within 2 hours before or after taking Alcofer-XT Sugar Free Syrup 200 ml, as they can reduce the absorption of iron.
• Inform your doctor if you receive blood transfusions: If you are receiving blood transfusions, tell your doctor before starting Alcofer-XT Sugar Free Syrup 200 ml, as you may not need additional iron supplementation.
• Tell your doctor if you have stomach ulcers: If you have a history of stomach ulcers, inform your doctor so your digestive health can be monitored while you are taking Alcofer-XT Sugar Free Syrup 200 ml.