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Feris Drops 15 ml

Feris Drops is used to treat anaemia (deficiency of iron and haemoglobin). Its deficiency occurs mainly due to poor diet, poor absorption of food or increased folate use in the body (in pregnancy). It contains Iron and Folic acid, which work by boosting the production of red blood cells (RBC) in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBCs are produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen. It may cause side effects such as constipation, dry mouth, loss of appetite, bloating, and diarrhoea in some cases. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

FOLIC ACID-100MCG+IRON-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Eris Life Sciences Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Feris Drops

Feris Drops belongs to a class of medications called haematinics, primarily used to treat anaemia (deficiency of iron and haemoglobin). Iron deficiency occurs mainly due to a poor diet or poor dietary absorption.

Feris Drops contains Elemental Iron and Folic acid. Elemental iron helps with the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Folic acid helps boost the production of red blood cells (RBCs) in the body. Together, Feris Drops helps treat anaemia.

Feris Drops may cause side effects like constipation, dry mouth, loss of appetite, bloating, and diarrhoea in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Feris Drops if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health conditions and medications to prevent any potential interactions.

Uses of Feris Drops

Feris Drops is used in the treatment of Iron deficiency (anaemia). The detailed use of Feris Drops is as follows:

  • Treatment of iron deficiency anaemia: Feris Drops is primarily used to treat iron deficiency anaemia, especially in people with low iron levels due to poor diet, chronic blood loss, or conditions such as chronic kidney disease.

Key Benefits

  • Feris Drops helps treat and prevent iron deficiency and anaemia.
  • It supports increased iron and folic acid requirements during pregnancy.
  • It also promotes the production of red blood cells (RBCs) and haemoglobin.
  • Feris Drops prevents complications associated with iron and folate deficiency, such as weakness, fatigue, and poor immunity.
  • It aids in the healthy growth and development of the foetus during pregnancy.
  • It helps the body produce and maintain new cells, supporting overall tissue health.

Directions for Use

  • Feris Drops is best taken on an empty stomach for improved absorption. If it causes stomach discomfort, it can be taken with food.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Feris Drops as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

How Feris Drops Works

Feris Drops is a combination drug containing Iron and Folic acid (haematinics combination) primarily used to treat anaemia. Feris Drops works by boosting the production of red blood cells (RBC) in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBCs are produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Feris Drops to avoid unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Feris Drops is generally given at least four weeks before pregnancy and is continued up to 3 months of pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant, consult your doctor before taking Feris Drops.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

If you are a breastfeeding mother, consult your doctor before taking Feris Drops.

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Driving

Safe if suggested

Feris Drops usually does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Feris Drops to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have kidney problems, consult your doctor before taking Feris Drops.

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Children

Caution

Feris Drops is not recommended for children below the age of six years. For children aged six and above, the dose of Feris Drops will be decided by a child specialist, as an overdose of Feris Drops in children can lead to deadly poisoning.

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Heart

Safe if suggested

Feris Drops is safe for use in heart patients if suggested by the physician.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Feris Drops should be taken with caution in geriatric patients. Please inform your doctor before using Feris Drops.

What if I have taken an overdose of Feris Drops

Do not take more than the recommended dose of Feris Drops as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include vomiting, severe stomach pain, shallow breathing, bloody diarrhea, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, weak and rapid pulse, blue lips, pale skin, and seizures (fits). If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet, especially green leafy vegetables, and do regular physical exercise.
  • Limit the consumption of alcohol, junk food items from outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.
  • Increase intake of fruits in your diet, especially fruits which a rich in iron like pomegranate, citrus fruits.
  • Feris Drops can cause dry mouth, so drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Feris Drops to start to work: The time required for Feris Drops to show its action is unknown.
  • The time for which the effects of Feris Drops last: The duration of action for Feris Drops is unknown.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if you forget to take Feris Drops

If you miss a dose of Feris Drops, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take an extra dose to make up for a missed dose.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Feris Drops if you are allergic to Feris Drops, iron, folic acid, or any of the ingredients of Feris Drops.
  • Tell your doctor about all the medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
  • Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
  • Feris Drops is generally given at least 4 weeks before pregnancy and continued for up to 3 months of pregnancy.
  • Also, if giving Feris Drops to a child, a child specialist's dose will be decided as an overdose of Feris Drops in children can lead to deadly poisoning.
  • If you have got any part of the stomach removed, please inform your doctor before taking Feris Drops. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interaction: Feris Drops may interact with medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (penicillamine, sulfasalazine), blood cholesterol (cholestyramine), Parkinson's disease (levodopa, carbidopa), thyroid disease (thyroxine), bone disease (bisphosphonates), certain cancers (aminopterin, methotrexate), malaria (pyrimethamine), Wilson's disease (trientine), antibiotics (cotrimoxazole, chloramphenicol, tetracyclines).

Drug-Food Interaction: Feris Drops should not be taken along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect Feris Drops absorption in the body.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have or ever had a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), anaemia, folate tumour.

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Ferrous ascorbate + Folic acidFluorouracil
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Ferrous ascorbate + Folic acidCapecitabine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Feris Drops 15 ml:
Co-administration of Ferrous ascorbate, Folic acid with Capecitabine may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ferrous ascorbate, Folic acid and Capecitabine, you can use these medicines together if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience paleness of skin, loose stools, severe nausea and vomiting, tiredness, dizziness, fainting, blood in the stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body aches, mouth ulcers or sores, numbness, burning or tingling sensation in the hands and feet, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Ferrous ascorbate + Folic acidFluorouracil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Feris Drops 15 ml:
Co-administration of Ferrous ascorbate, Folic acid with Fluorouracil may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ferrous ascorbate, Folic acid and Fluorouracil, you can use these medicines together if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience paleness of skin, loose stools, severe nausea and vomiting, tiredness, dizziness, fainting, blood in the stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body aches, mouth ulcers or sores, numbness, burning or tingling sensation in the hands or feet, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Feris Drops is used to treat Iron deficiency (anaemia).
Feris Drops contains‚ Iron and Folic acid (haematinics combination) primarily used to treat anaemia. Feris Drops works by‚ boosting the production of red blood cells (RBC) in the body.
Folic acid requirements are usually met through the diet, but additional supplementation is required in cases of deficiency. Feris Drops is advised to pregnant women who want to conceive as folate utilisation is increased in pregnancy. It is generally given at least 4 weeks before pregnancy and is continued up to 3 months of pregnancy.
It is recommended not to take Feris Drops with tea, coffee, milk, or eggs, as the body may absorb less iron from supplements when taken together, which may reduce $ name's effectiveness.
Feris Drops is best absorbed if taken on an empty stomach. But in some patients, it can cause an upset stomach when taken on an empty stomach. So, please take it as your doctor suggested if you have an upset stomach.
If you are pregnant, it is necessary to maintain the right level of folic acid to reduce the risk of neural tube defects as the baby's central nervous system develops. To avoid any defects, it is necessary to take it for the first 3 months, as the neural tube is fully formed by then.
Daily oral iron and folic acid supplementation with 30-60 mg of elemental iron and 400µg (0.4 mg) folic acid is recommended for pregnant women to prevent puerperal sepsis, maternal anaemia, low birth weight, and preterm birth.
Folic acid is rich in various foods like broccoli, brussels sprouts, liver, spinach, and asparagus, while iron is found in dark-green leafy vegetables, fortified cereals, nuts, and dried fruit. To maintain a healthy and balanced diet, include all major food groups, especially those containing vitamin c, as it aids iron absorption.
The side effects of Feris Drops are constipation, dry mouth, loss of appetite, bloating, and diarrhoea. If any of these persist or worsen consult your doctor.
Yes, Feris Drops may interact with medications used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, blood cholesterol, Parkinson's disease, thyroid disease, bone disease, certain cancers, malaria, Wilson's disease, and antibiotics. So please consult your doctor before taking Feris Drops with other medicines.
Folic acid deficiency can lead to health issues like anaemia, birth defects, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and oral ulcers. Symptoms of folic acid deficiency include pale skin, decreased appetite, diarrhoea, depression, insomnia, cognitive decline, and psychosis. If you experience any of these symptoms, please consult your doctor.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

8th Floor, Commerce House IV, Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India
Other Info - FER0330

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