SODIUM FEREDETATE belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (anaemia caused by too little iron in the body). SODIUM FEREDETATE does not cause teeth discolouration and is less likely to cause stomach upset than other iron-containing medicines. Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues.
SODIUM FEREDETATE contains ‘Sodium Feredetate’, which acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and production of red blood cells. Thereby, SODIUM FEREDETATE helps in treating anaemia.
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, mild diarrhoea, flatulence, and constipation. 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.
Let your doctor know if you are using prescription/non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting SODIUM FEREDETATE. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in SODIUM FEREDETATE, please inform your doctor. Consult a doctor before taking SODIUM FEREDETATE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. SODIUM FEREDETATE should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with SODIUM FEREDETATE, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
Iron deficiency anaemia
SODIUM FEREDETATE belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (anaemia caused by too little iron in the body). SODIUM FEREDETATE acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, SODIUM FEREDETATE helps in treating anaemia. SODIUM FEREDETATE does not cause teeth discolouration and is less likely to cause stomach upset than other iron-containing medicines. When prescribed, SODIUM FEREDETATE can be taken by pregnant women when other forms of iron is not well tolerated, by children and adults who are anaemic due to rheumatoid arthritis.
Do not take SODIUM FEREDETATE if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have iron haemochromatosis or haemosiderosis, sensitivity to iron-containing preparations, are taking iron injections or have had repeated blood transfusions. Inform your doctor if you have haemolytic anaemia, iron storage or absorption disease, gastrointestinal disease (ulcers, gastritis), liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. SODIUM FEREDETATE should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Let your doctor know if you are using prescription/non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting SODIUM FEREDETATE.
Drug-Drug Interactions: SODIUM FEREDETATE may interact with antibiotic (chloramphenicol), chelating agent (dimercaprol, penicillamine, trientine), anti-hypertensive (methyldopa), immunosuppressant (mycophenolate), anti-Parkinson (levodopa, carbidopa, entacapone), hormone (thyroxine), bile-acid sequestrant (cholestyramine), antacid (omeprazole), supplements (calcium, magnesium, zinc), bisphosphonates, fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, bicarbonates, and carbonates.
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid taking SODIUM FEREDETATE with tea, coffee, milk/milk products, eggs, vitamin c (ascorbic acid), and citric acid.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have iron haemochromatosis or haemosiderosis (iron overload), haemolytic anaemia, iron storage or absorption disease, or gastrointestinal disease.
It is unknown if alcohol interacts with SODIUM FEREDETATE, so please consult a doctor.
It is generally safe to use SODIUM FEREDETATE during pregnancy. However, please consult a doctor before taking SODIUM FEREDETATE if you are pregnant.
Please consult a doctor before taking SODIUM FEREDETATE if you are breastfeeding.
SODIUM FEREDETATE is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Limited data is available regarding the usage of SODIUM FEREDETATE in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor.
Limited data is available regarding the usage of SODIUM FEREDETATE in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor.
SODIUM FEREDETATE should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor.
Iron deficiency anaemia: Anaemia is the decrease in the red blood cells or haemoglobin concentration in the blood or the lowered ability to carry oxygen. It is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying 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, which is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Anaemia can be caused by blood loss due to ulcers, haemorrhoids, inflammation of the stomach, menstruation, or problems with bone marrow. Symptoms include tiredness, weakness, shortness of breath, light-headedness, pale skin, dizziness, or fast heartbeat.