Fefol-Z Capsule 15's

Fefol-Z Capsule 15's is a combination medication that belongs to the class of drugs called 'hematinic', primarily used to prevent and treat the low levels of folic acid, zinc, and iron in blood during certain health conditions (e.g., anaemia, pregnancy, low diet, surgery recovery). Anaemia is a health condition that happens when the body has a lower amount of red blood cells or haemoglobin than normal haemoglobin (an iron-rich protein responsible for allowing red blood cells to carry more oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body).  During pregnancy, the body needs more zinc, iron, ad folic acid, and a lack of these components leads to anaemia in either the mother or baby.

Fefol-Z Capsule 15's contains Iron, Zinc, and Folic acid. These three are essential substances required by the body to make more blood cells. Iron is a necessary mineral in the body needed by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Combined with haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lungs. Zinc is needed by the body's immune (defence) system to carry out its functions. It helps in cell growth, division, breakdown of carbohydrates, wound healing, and proper metabolism of iron. Folic acid is a vitamin B that helps the body make more red blood cells and helps the red blood cells carry out more oxygenated blood to other tissues of the body.

 Fefol-Z Capsule 15's comes in the formulation of tablets that need to be taken at the same time of day or as suggested by the doctor. The most common side effects of Fefol-Z Capsule 15's are diarrhoea, constipation, and upset stomach. These undesirable effects are temporary and will disappear as the body adjusts to the medicine. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you have or ever had stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., ulcers, colitis), use/abuse of alcohol, or vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anaemia), please inform your doctor before taking Fefol-Z Capsule 15's to avoid any complications. Also, mention all the other medications you are taking to affect the way Fefol-Z Capsule 15's works. During pregnancy, Fefol-Z Capsule 15's should only be used if advised by the doctor.

Fefol-Z Capsule 15's works like a supplement that provides the body with more iron, zinc, and folic acid in certain health conditions (e.g., poor diet, anaemia, pregnancy, surgery recovery). Fefol-Z Capsule 15's contains Iron, Zinc, and Folic acid. These three are important substances required by the body to make more blood cells. In pregnancy, the body needs more iron, zinc, and folic acid in the blood. Iron is an important mineral in the body required by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Combined with haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lungs. Zinc is needed by the body's immune (defence) system to carry out its functions. It helps in cell growth, division, breakdown of carbohydrates, wound healing, and proper metabolism of iron. Folic acid is a vitamin B that helps the body make more red blood cells and helps the red blood cells carry out more oxygenated blood to other tissues of the body.

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Upset stomach

Inform your doctor before taking Fefol-Z Capsule 15's if you have or had an allergic reaction to any components present in this medicine, have a different type of anaemia, has any condition that affects your red blood cells, like sickle cell anaemia, have a stomach ulcer or notice blood in your pee. It is usually safe to consume Fefol-Z Capsule 15's by pregnant or breastfeeding women; however, one should consult with their doctor before taking Fefol-Z Capsule 15's.  Fefol-Z Capsule 15's should only be given to children below 12 years if the doctor clearly specifies it. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. It is advised to avoid consuming any antacids, or dairy products, like tea or coffee, as it may affect the action of Fefol-Z Capsule 15's. This medicine may cause black-stained teeth to rinse their mouth with water after taking this drug.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Fefol-Z Capsule 15's may have interaction with antibiotics (oxytetracycline,  ciprofloxacin), medicines used to treat/ prevent osteoporosis (bisphosphonates-risedronate), the medicine used to treat an underactive thyroid (levothyroxine), an antacid, and indigestion remedies (sodium bicarbonate).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid the consumption of tea, coffee, milk, dairy products, eggs, and soybean products.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Fefol-Z Capsule 15's may interact with disease conditions affecting your red blood cells, like sickle cell anaemia or a stomach ulcer.

• OXYTETRACYCLINE
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• RISEDRONATE SODIUM
• LEVOTHYROXINE
• SODIUM BICARBONATE

• Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation.
• Stick to eating simple meals and avoid spicy foods to avoid sick, stomach discomfort, or heartburn.
• Include healthy fats in your diet that give you enough energy to be active during the day; however, try to limit fats that make you fat. Take Olive oil, Peanut oil, and Corn oil into your diet.
• Eat foods high in vitamin B12, iron, and folic acid can fulfil anaemia disease deficiencies.
• Eat foods high in fibre, vegetables, fresh fruit, and cereals, and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation.

Certain diagnostic tests like Complete blood count (CBC) can help check the count of blood cells. Some foods can affect the absorption of Fefol-Z Capsule 15's, including tea, coffee, milk, dairy products, eggs, and soybean products, so avoid taking these foods within or after 2 hours of taking this medicine.

Anaemia is a health condition that happens when the body has a lower amount of red blood cells or haemoglobin than normal haemoglobin (an iron-rich protein responsible for allowing red blood cells to carry more oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body).  Dietary iron, folic acid, and zinc are essential for red blood cells to produce and mature in the body. Generally,  0.8 to 1 % of red blood cells are replaced daily. Any process that affects red blood cell production and destruction can cause anaemia. Some factors responsible for anaemia include accidents, childbirth, dietary insufficiency, and excessive uterine bleeding.