IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX belongs to a class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to treat iron deficiency anaemia. Iron deficiency occurs mainly due to poor diet, poor absorption of food or increased folate use in the body (during pregnancy). Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying the adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.
IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX contains Iron-Sorbitol-Citric acid complex. It is a colloidal solution of ferric iron, sorbitol, and citric acid. It is required by the red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. It works by restoring the deficient levels of iron in the body.
Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX may cause side effects like headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, flushing, and sweating. These side effects of IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Please inform your doctor if you are known to be allergic to IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX or its inactive components. 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 IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX. It is essential to seek medical advice before starting IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX may make you feel dizzy, hence drive with caution. It is advised to avoid alcohol intake since it may hinder the absorption of IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX.
Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia
IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX contains Iron-Sorbitol-Citric acid complex. It is a nutritional supplement required by the red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Iron is an essential body mineral. By combining with a protein in the blood called haemoglobin, iron helps carry adequate oxygen to various body parts. Iron is an essential body mineral used during pregnancy to reduce the risk of iron deficiency and anaemia. It also has immunity-enhancing, anticarcinogenic (preventing cancer), and cognition-enhancing properties.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX or its inactive components. 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 IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX. Iron in IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX is excreted into the breast milk, hence consult your doctor before taking IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX if you are a breastfeeding mother. Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before taking IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX. Drinking alcohol can affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to avoid alcohol intake while using IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX. IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX is safe to use in children only when advised by the doctor. Do not store IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX above 25°C.
Drug-Drug Interaction: IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX may interact with antacids and antibiotics (chloramphenicol).
Drug-Food Interaction: IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX should not be taken along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect iron absorption in the body.
Drug-Disease Interaction: IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX should be used with caution in heart, liver or kidney diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis).
It is advised to avoid the alcohol intake while using IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX since alcohol can hinder the absorption of iron in IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX.
IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX should be used during pregnancy only when advised by your doctor. It is usually not recommended during the first trimester. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX.
Iron in IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX can pass into breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX if you are a nursing mother
IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX may make you feel dizzy, hence drive with caution. If you notice any side effects that affect your mental ability while using IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX, please consult your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX.
It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX if you have kidney diseases.
IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX should be used in children only when advised by a doctor. The doctor will recommend the dosage of IRON SORBITOL CITRICACID COMPLEX based on the child's age and weight.
Regular monitoring of iron and haemoglobin levels is advised to rule out the possibility of anaemia.
Anaemia: It is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to various body tissues. Anaemia can be temporary, which can be treated with the help of supplements. Sometimes, it can also be long-term, which might require medical procedures to treat. It makes you feel tired very quickly due to a lack of oxygen supply in the body. It is one of the most common blood disorders. Anaemia symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, light-headedness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, brittle nails, and pale skin.