Atferon Tablet 10's

Atferon Tablet 10's is used to treat iron deficiency and its associated anaemia. Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells due to low iron levels. 

Atferon Tablet 10's contains Elemental Iron, Folic acid, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental Iron is an essential mineral that aids in producing red blood cells and transporting oxygen to body tissues. Folic acid helps form red blood cells and prevents and treats folate deficiency (low blood levels of folate). Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, Atferon Tablet 10's may cause side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis) before starting Atferon Tablet 10's. It is essential to seek medical advice before starting Atferon Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Atferon Tablet 10's. Atferon Tablet 10's should be given to children only when advised by the doctor.

Atferon Tablet 10's is used to treat and prevent various types of anemia and nutritional deficiencies. The detailed uses of Atferon Tablet 10's are as follows:

• Iron-deficiency anemia: Atferon Tablet 10's is used to treat anemia caused by low iron levels, which usually requires long-term use, often alongside the treatment of the underlying cause.
• Preventive therapy for iron deficiency: Atferon Tablet 10's prevents iron deficiency in high-risk individuals such as pregnant women, elderly patients, vegetarians, and those with unbalanced diets or chronic blood loss.
• Megaloblastic anemia: Atferon Tablet 10's treats megaloblastic anemia caused by a deficiency of folic acid.
• Malabsorption syndromes: Atferon Tablet 10's is beneficial for individuals with chronic intestinal absorption disorders like celiac disease or after major digestive surgery.
• Folate deficiency: Atferon Tablet 10's treats conditions such as malnutrition and chronic alcoholism, where folate deficiency is common.

• Atferon Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food. You can take it with food if you have stomach upset.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
• Swallow Atferon Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Atferon Tablet 10's contains Elemental Iron, Folic Acid, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental iron is a mineral that the body requires for red blood cells to transport oxygen to other cells and tissues. Iron, in combination with a protein in the blood called haemoglobin, aids in the transport of adequate oxygen to various body parts. Folic acid promotes the formation of red blood cells. It prevents and treats anaemia and folate deficiency. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, heart/kidney/liver/ diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis) before starting Atferon Tablet 10's. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking Atferon Tablet 10's. Iron is excreted into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Atferon Tablet 10's if you are a breastfeeding mother. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Atferon Tablet 10's. Atferon Tablet 10's should be used for children only when suggested by the doctor.