Britafer Tablet 10's
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About Britafer Tablet
Britafer Tablet belongs to a class of 'nutritional supplements' primarily 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.
Britafer Tablet contains Zinc Sulphate, Ferrous Ascorbate, and Folic acid. Zinc Sulphate is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. Ferrous Ascorbate 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).
Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, Britafer Tablet 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 Britafer Tablet . It is essential to seek medical advice before starting Britafer Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Britafer Tablet . Britafer Tablet should be given to children only when advised by the doctor.
Uses of Britafer Tablet
Britafer Tablet is used in the treatment of Iron deficiency and anaemia. The detailed uses of Britafer Tablet are as follows:
- Treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia: Britafer Tablet is used to improve iron absorption and correct anemia.
- Support during pregnancy and lactation to aid fetal development and prevent neural tube defects.
- Enhancing immune function: Britafer Tablet helps in enhancing immune function and wound healing.
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Directions for Use
- Britafer Tablet can be taken with or without food as directed by your doctor.
- It is advised to take Britafer Tablet once daily; however, follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration of treatment.
- Swallow Britafer Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not break, crush, or chew it.
Key Benefits
Britafer Tablet contains Zinc Sulphate, Ferrous Ascorbate, and Folic acid. Ferrous Ascorbate is a mineral that the body requires for red blood cells to transport oxygen to other cells and tissues. Ferrous Ascorbate (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. Zinc Sulphate is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues.
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Drug Warnings
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 Britafer Tablet . Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking Britafer Tablet . Iron is excreted into the breast milk; hence, consult your doctor before taking Britafer Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Britafer Tablet . Britafer Tablet should be used for children only when prescribed by the doctor.
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Trimethoprim may decrease the blood levels and effects of Britafer Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Britafer Tablet and Trimethoprim, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting your doctor.
Co-administration of Britafer Tablet with Capecitabine may increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding problems, anemia, infections, and nerve damage.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Britafer Tablet and Capecitabine, you can use these medicines together if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience paleness of skin, diarrhea, severe nausea and vomiting, over-tiredness, dizziness, fainting, blood in the stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body aches, flu-like symptoms, skin reactions, mouth ulcers or sores, and/or numbness, burning or tingling sensation in the hands and feet, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Sulfadiazine may decrease the blood levels and effects of Britafer Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Britafer Tablet and Sulfadiazine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor.
Coadministration of Britafer Tablet and Cholestyramine may interfere with the absorption of Britafer Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cholestyramine and Britafer Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience Constipation, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Nausea, or Loss of appetite, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Britafer Tablet and Fluorouracil may increase the effects of Fluorouracil and increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding problems, anaemia (lack of blood), infections, and nerve damage.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Britafer Tablet and Fluorouracil, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience diarrhoea, paleness of skin, severe nausea and vomiting, over-tiredness, dizziness, fainting, blood in the stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body pains, flu-like symptoms, skin reactions, mouth ulcers or sores, and/or numbness, burning or tingling in your hands and feet, contact your doctor.
Coadministration of Britafer Tablet and Carbamazepine may reduce the blood levels of Britafer Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Britafer Tablet and Carbamazepine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if your condition changes or you experience loss of seizure control, contact your doctor.
Coadministration of dolutegravir with Britafer Tablet can reduce the efficacy of dolutegravir.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Britafer Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take dolutegravir either two hours before or six hours after taking a dose of Britafer Tablet. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Try folate-rich food sources like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, liver (avoid this during pregnancy), and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid.
- Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Britafer Tablet .
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
There is limited data on how Britafer Tablet affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before starting Britafer Tablet if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Iron in Britafer Tablet can pass into breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. If you are a nursing mother, please consult your doctor before taking Britafer Tablet .
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Britafer Tablet usually does not interfere with your driving ability. However, please consult your doctor if you notice any side effects that affect your mental ability while using Britafer Tablet .
Liver
Consult your doctor
Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Britafer Tablet . Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Britafer Tablet .
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Inform your doctor if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Britafer Tablet . Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Britafer Tablet .
Children
Safe if prescribed
Britafer Tablet should be used in children only when prescribed by a doctor. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of Britafer Tablet based on the child's age and weight.
Heart
Britafer Tablet should be used with caution and under medical supervision in patients with heart problems. Therefore, please consult your doctor before using Britafer Tablet .
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Please consult a doctor before administering Britafer Tablet to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Britafer Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.
FAQs
Britafer Tablet is used to treat iron deficiency and anemia.
Britafer Tablet is a nutritional supplement that consists of Zinc Sulphate, Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic acid. It works by restoring iron levels and boosting the body's production of red blood cells (RBC), thus treating iron deficiency anaemia.
It is recommended not to take Britafer Tablet along with tea, coffee, milk, and eggs since they might interfere with iron absorption from Britafer Tablet .
Britafer Tablet is best absorbed if taken on an empty stomach. But in some patients, Britafer Tablet may cause gastrointestinal disturbances like stomach upset or constipation when taken without food. So, please take it as suggested by your doctor if you have stomach problems.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of iron. Hence, taking Britafer Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.
Zinc Sulphate may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. Maintaining at least an hour gap between Britafer Tablet and other antibiotics is advised.
Before taking Britafer Tablet , inform your doctor about all your medical conditions and medicines, especially if you have kidney or liver disease, bleeding disorders, allergies, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have conditions like hemochromatosis or zinc toxicity, to ensure safe use and avoid potential interactions.
Britafer Tablet is not generally known to cause sleepiness. However, some individuals may experience sleepiness as a side effect. If you feel unusually sleepy after taking this supplement, consult your doctor to rule out any underlying causes or potential interactions with other medications.
The side effects of Britafer Tablet include nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, please consult a doctor if they persist longer.
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