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About Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet
Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet 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.
Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet 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, Zacofer 100/22.5/300 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 Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet . It is essential to seek medical advice before starting Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet . Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet should be given to children only when advised by the doctor.
Uses of Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet
Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet is used to treat and prevent various types of anemia and nutritional deficiencies. The detailed uses of Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet are as follows:
- Iron-deficiency anemia: Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet 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: Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet 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: Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet treats megaloblastic anemia caused by a deficiency of folic acid.
- Malabsorption syndromes: Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet is beneficial for individuals with chronic intestinal absorption disorders like celiac disease or after major digestive surgery.
- Folate deficiency: Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet treats conditions such as malnutrition and chronic alcoholism, where folate deficiency is common.
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Directions for Use
- Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet 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 Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Key Benefits
Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet 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.
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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 Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet . Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet . Iron is excreted into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet . Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet 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.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet .
Pregnancy
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There is limited data on how Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before starting Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
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Iron in Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet can pass into breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet if you are a nursing mother.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Zacofer 100/22.5/300 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 Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet .
Liver
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Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet . Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet .
Kidney
Consult your doctor
It is advised to seek your doctor's advice before starting Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet if you have kidney disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet .
Children
Safe if prescribed
Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet should be used in children only when suggested by a doctor. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet based on the child's age and weight.
Heart
Inform your doctor if you have heart disease before using Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet . Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
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Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet should be given in the elderly only when suggested by a doctor. If you have any concerns about using Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet for geriatrics, please consult a doctor.
FAQs
Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet 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.
Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet 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 Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet along with tea, coffee, milk, and eggs since they might interfere with iron absorption from Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet .
Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet is best absorbed if taken on an empty stomach. But in some patients, Zacofer 100/22.5/300 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, it is advised to take Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet 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 Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet 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 Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet include diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, and stomach upset. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet 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 Zacofer 100/22.5/300 Tablet with these medications.
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