ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC belongs to a class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily 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.
ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC 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, ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC 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 ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC. It is essential to seek medical advice before starting ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC. ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC should be given to children only when advised by the doctor.
Iron deficiency and anaemia.
ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC 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.
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 ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC. Iron is excreted into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC if you are a breastfeeding mother. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC. ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC should be used for children only when suggested by the doctor.
Drug-Drug Interaction: ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC may interact with antacids, antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, cephalexin, penicillamine), fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), and HIV/AIDS medicines (ritonavir).
Drug-Food Interaction: ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC should not be taken along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect iron absorption.
Drug-Disease Interaction: ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC should be used with caution in heart, liver or kidney diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis).
Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC.
There is limited data on how ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before starting ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Iron in ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC can pass into breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC if you are a nursing mother.
ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC 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 ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC.
It is advised to seek your doctor's advice before starting ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC if you have kidney disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC.
ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC should be used in children only when suggested by a doctor. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of ELEMENTAL IRON+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC based on the child's age and weight.
Regular monitoring of iron and haemoglobin levels is advised to rule out the possibility of anaemia.
Iron deficiency anaemia: It is a condition caused due to low iron levels in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to various body tissues. If the body has too little iron, it cannot make enough haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the main protein in the red blood cells, responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, light-headedness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, brittle nails, and pale skin.