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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

HB Gift Tablet 10's is a combination medicine used to treat iron deficiency and anaemia. It helps form red blood cells and restores iron levels in the body. Some of the common side effects include nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, and stomach upset.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Chemiken Health Care Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About HB Gift Tablet 10's

HB Gift 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. 

HB Gift 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, HB Gift 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 HB Gift Tablet 10's. It is essential to seek medical advice before starting HB Gift 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 HB Gift Tablet 10's. HB Gift Tablet 10's should be given to children only when advised by the doctor.

Uses of HB Gift Tablet 10's

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

  • Iron-deficiency anemia: HB Gift 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: HB Gift 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: HB Gift Tablet 10's treats megaloblastic anemia caused by a deficiency of folic acid.
  • Malabsorption syndromes: HB Gift Tablet 10's is beneficial for individuals with chronic intestinal absorption disorders like celiac disease or after major digestive surgery.
  • Folate deficiency: HB Gift Tablet 10's treats conditions such as malnutrition and chronic alcoholism, where folate deficiency is common.

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Directions for Use

  • HB Gift 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 HB Gift Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Key Benefits

HB Gift 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.

How HB Gift Tablet 10's Works

HB Gift 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.

What if I have taken an overdose of HB Gift Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the suggested dose of HB Gift Tablet 10's as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

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 HB Gift Tablet 10's. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking HB Gift Tablet 10's. Iron is excreted into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking HB Gift 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 HB Gift Tablet 10's. HB Gift Tablet 10's should be used for children only when suggested by the doctor. 

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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT]

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using HB Gift Tablet 10's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

There is limited data on how HB Gift Tablet 10's affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before starting HB Gift Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Iron in HB Gift Tablet 10's can pass into breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking HB Gift Tablet 10's if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Safe if suggested

HB Gift Tablet 10's 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 HB Gift Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking HB Gift Tablet 10's. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing HB Gift Tablet 10's.

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek your doctor's advice before starting HB Gift Tablet 10's if you have kidney disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing HB Gift Tablet 10's.

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Children

Caution

HB Gift Tablet 10's should be used in children only when suggested by a doctor. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of HB Gift Tablet 10's based on the child's age and weight.

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Heart

Inform your doctor if you have heart disease before using HB Gift Tablet 10's. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

HB Gift Tablet 10's should be given in the elderly only when suggested by a doctor. If you have any concerns about using HB Gift Tablet 10's for geriatrics, please consult a doctor.

FAQs

HB Gift Tablet 10's is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia, a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells due to low iron levels.

HB Gift Tablet 10's is a nutritional supplement that consists of Elemental Iron, Folic acid, and Elemental Zinc. 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 HB Gift Tablet 10's along with tea, coffee, milk, and eggs since they might interfere with iron absorption from HB Gift Tablet 10's.

HB Gift Tablet 10's is best absorbed if taken on an empty stomach. But in some patients, HB Gift Tablet 10's 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, it is advised to take HB Gift Tablet 10's two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.

Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between HB Gift Tablet 10's and other antibiotics.

Foods rich in folic acid and iron include leafy greens like kale, spinach, asparagus, and broccoli, legumes such as lentils and chickpeas, fortified cereals, citrus fruits, red meat, beefliver, seafood, poultry, tofu, and seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.

The side effects of HB Gift Tablet 10's include diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, and stomach upset. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

HB Gift Tablet 10's may interact with antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, cephalexin, penicillamine), fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital), antacids, anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), and HIV/AIDS medicines (ritonavir). Consult the doctor before taking HB Gift Tablet 10's with these medications.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

10, Shivani Kuteera, Nisarga Layout,, Viswaneedam, Bangalore North, Karnataka 560091, India
Other Info - HBG0020

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