Retferro B12 Capsule 10's
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About Retferro B12 Capsule
Retferro B12 Capsule is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies such as iron deficiency, anaemia, and folic acid deficiency. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body fails to absorb or obtain sufficient nutrients from food.
Retferro B12 Capsule contains Elemental Iron, Folic acid, and Cyanocobalamin. Iron helps transport oxygen throughout the body and produces red blood cells. Folic acid is necessary for various bodily functions. Cyanocobalamin is essential for growth, cell production, protein and tissue synthesis.
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as stomach upset, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take Retferro B12 Capsule if you're allergic to any of its ingredients. Consult your doctor before taking Retferro B12 Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Retferro B12 Capsule should be given to children only in doses recommended by a doctor.
Uses of Retferro B12 Capsule
Retferro B12 Capsule is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies. The detailed uses of Retferro B12 Capsule are as follows:
- Nutritional deficiencies: Retferro B12 Capsule restores vital nutrients required for proper body functioning.
- Iron deficiency anaemia: Retferro B12 Capsule treats it by restoring healthy iron levels and increasing red blood cell production.
- Megaloblastic anaemia: Retferro B12 Capsule treats anaemia due to a lack of vitamin B12 or folic acid.
- Prevention of nutritional deficiencies in pregnancy and lactation: Retferro B12 Capsule helps meet higher nutritional needs and prevents anaemia in mothers.
- Folate and vitamin B12 deficiency: Retferro B12 Capsule helps maintain normal nerve function and supports DNA synthesis.
- Inadequate dietary iron intake: Retferro B12 Capsule helps restore iron levels and prevent iron deficiency.
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Directions for Use
- Retferro B12 Capsule can be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal, for better absorption. However, if stomach upset occurs, take it with food.
- It is usually taken once daily, or as recommended by your doctor.
- Swallow the whole Retferro B12 Capsule with a glass of water.
- Do not break, chew, or crush it.
Key Benefits
- Retferro B12 Capsule is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies.
- Retferro B12 Capsule contains Elemental Iron, Folic acid, and Cyanocobalamin.
- Elemental Iron is an essential body mineral required by the red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues.
- Folic acid helps in forming red blood cells. It prevents and treats anaemia and folate deficiency.
- Cyanocobalamin helps the proper functioning of the brain and nerves, as well as the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Retferro B12 Capsule treats nutritional deficiencies and anaemia.
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Drug Warnings
- Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any allergic reactions to medicines,
- Also, let your doctor know if you ahve heart/kidney/liver/ diseases, iron overload disorders like haemochromatosis, haemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis) before starting Retferro B12 Capsule .
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Retferro B12 Capsule .
- Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while on treatment with Retferro B12 Capsule .
- Retferro B12 Capsule should be used in children only when suggested by the doctor.
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Co-administration of Retferro B12 Capsule 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 Retferro B12 Capsule 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.
Coadministration of Retferro B12 Capsule and Cholestyramine may interfere with the absorption of Retferro B12 Capsule.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cholestyramine and Retferro B12 Capsule 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 Retferro B12 Capsule 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 Retferro B12 Capsule 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 Retferro B12 Capsule and Carbamazepine may reduce the blood levels of Retferro B12 Capsule.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Retferro B12 Capsule 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.
Trimethoprim may decrease the blood levels and effects of Retferro B12 Capsule.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Retferro B12 Capsule and Trimethoprim, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting your doctor.
Sulfadiazine may decrease the blood levels and effects of Retferro B12 Capsule.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Retferro B12 Capsule and Sulfadiazine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include red meat, pork, poultry, and seafood in your diet.
- Iron sources like kidney beans, black beans, spinach, raisins, apricots, and lentils will help improve your iron deficiency when taken along with Retferro B12 Capsule .
- Also, include iron-fortified cereals, bread, and pasta timely in your regular food intake.
- Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption into the body.
- You can also try iron gummies if you have sweet cravings.
- Recent trends, like using cast-iron utensils for cooking, can also improve your iron levels.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Retferro B12 Capsule may be used during pregnancy if recommended by a doctor. Please inform your doctor before starting Retferro B12 Capsule if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Retferro B12 Capsule may be used during breastfeeding in doses recommended by a doctor. Please consult your doctor before starting Retferro B12 Capsule if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Retferro B12 Capsule 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 Retferro B12 Capsule .
Liver
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Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Retferro B12 Capsule .
Kidney
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It is advised to seek a doctor's advice before starting Retferro B12 Capsule if you have kidney diseases.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Retferro B12 Capsule should be used in children only when suggested by a doctor. The doctor will advise the dosage of Retferro B12 Capsule based on the child's age and weight.
Heart
Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before taking Retferro B12 Capsule . Your doctor will recommend it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
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Retferro B12 Capsule should be given to elderly patients only when recommended by a doctor. If you have any concerns, please consult a doctor.
FAQs
Retferro B12 Capsule belongs to a class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to treat iron deficiency anaemia and nutritional deficiencies.
Retferro B12 Capsule is a nutritional supplement that consists of Elemental Iron, Folic acid, and Cyanocobalamin. It works by boosting the production of red blood cells (RBC) in the body. It also helps normalise the low vitamin levels in the body, thus treating nutritional deficiencies and iron deficiency anaemia.
It is recommended not to take Retferro B12 Capsule along with tea, coffee, milk, and eggs since they might interfere with iron absorption from Retferro B12 Capsule .
Retferro B12 Capsule is best absorbed if taken on an empty stomach. However, in some patients, Retferro B12 Capsule may cause gastrointestinal disturbances, such as stomach upset or constipation, when taken without food. Therefore, please follow your doctor's advice if you experience stomach problems.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of iron. Hence, it is advised to take Retferro B12 Capsule two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
Retferro B12 Capsule may cause constipation as a side effect. Eating fibre-rich foods, such as vegetables, fresh fruits, and cereals, and drinking plenty of water can help relieve symptoms.
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