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Feronia-XT Drops is used to treat anaemia (lack of blood) that occurs mainly due to poor diet, poor absorption of food, or increased folate use in the body (in pregnancy). It contains Ferrous ascorbate and Folic acid, which works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBC is produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets sufficient supply of oxygen. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, stomach upset or dark coloured stool. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

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ORAL

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3 Days Returnable

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Jan-27

About Feronia-XT Drops

Feronia-XT Drops belongs to a class of medications called 'haematinics' primarily used to treat anaemia (lack of blood) that occurs mainly due to poor diet, poor absorption of food, or increased folate use in the body (in pregnancy). Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.

Feronia-XT Drops is a combination of two drugs: Ferrous ascorbate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Feronia-XT Drops works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBC is produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets sufficient supply of oxygen.

Take Feronia-XT Drops as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, nausea, stomach upset or dark coloured stool. Most of these side effects of Feronia-XT Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Feronia-XT Drops or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Feronia-XT Drops. Feronia-XT Drops should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Feronia-XT Drops as it may contain lactose. If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Feronia-XT Drops.

Uses of Feronia-XT Drops

Treatment of anaemia.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by your doctor, and swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Feronia-XT Drops is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ferrous ascorbate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Feronia-XT Drops works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and hemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBCs are produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen. Also, folic acid is necessary in pregnancy as it plays a role in the development of the brain and spinal cord in the unborn baby.

Side Effects of Feronia-XT Drops

  • Vomiting

  • Nausea

  • Stomach upset

  • Dark coloured stool

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Feronia-XT Drops or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Feronia-XT Drops. Feronia-XT Drops should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Feronia-XT Drops as it may contain lactose. If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Feronia-XT Drops.

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Folic acidCapecitabine
Severe
Folic acidTrimethoprim
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PRIMIDONE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • SODIUM VALPROATE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • COTRIMOXAZOLE
  • TRIMETHOPRIM
  • LITHIUM
  • TRIAMTERENE
  • SULFASALAZINE
  • ASPIRIN
  • METHOTREXATE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet, especially green leafy vegetables, and do regular physical exercise.

  • Limit junk food items the from outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.

  • Increase the intake of fruits in your diet especially fruits rich in iron like pomegranate, and citrus fruits.

  • Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated.

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol.

Habit Forming

No

How Feronia-XT Drops Works

Feronia-XT Drops is a combination of two drugs: Ferrous ascorbate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Feronia-XT Drops works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBC is produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets sufficient supply of oxygen.

What if I have taken an overdose of Feronia-XT Drops

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Feronia-XT Drops as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Feronia-XT Drops as it may decrease the absorption of Feronia-XT Drops. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Feronia-XT Drops.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Feronia-XT Drops may be safe to use during pregnancy if recommended by a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Feronia-XT Drops is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. Feronia-XT Drops is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Feronia-XT Drops usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Feronia-XT Drops with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Feronia-XT Drops with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Feronia-XT Drops should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Office No. 5119, 5th Floor, 'D' Wing, Oberoi Garden Estates, Chandivili, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 072
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FAQs

Feronia-XT Drops is used for the treatment of anaemia.
You are not recommended to take Feronia-XT Drops with coffee, tea or dairy products at the same time as they may reduce the absorption of Feronia-XT Drops. However, you may drink coffee or tea 2 hours before or after taking Feronia-XT Drops.
You are not recommended to take Feronia-XT Drops with phenytoin as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the concentration of Feronia-XT Drops in blood and increase the risk of seizures (fits). However, please consult a doctor before taking Feronia-XT Drops with phenytoin.
Feronia-XT Drops is not recommended for hemochromatosis (excessive iron in the body) patients as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Therefore, it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any iron overload conditions before taking Feronia-XT Drops.
Feronia-XT Drops is essential to take during pregnancy to maintain correct levels of iron and folic acid and reduce the risk of neural tube defects in babies. However, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before using Feronia-XT Drops.
Feronia-XT Drops contains Ferrous ascorbate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Feronia-XT Drops works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBC are produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets sufficient supply of oxygen.

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