Ferrofit drops are a combination of essential minerals and vitamins. It is useful for treating iron deficiency anaemia associated with dietary inadequacy in children. Besides this, it helps for rapid growth and weight gain in children, improving general metabolism and increasing appetite. The key ingredients are ferric ammonium citrate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid and Zinc.

Ferrofit Drops belongs to a class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to treat iron deficiency anaemia and nutritional deficiencies. Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells due to low iron levels. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food.

Ferrofit Drops contains Elemental Iron, Folic acid, and Cyanocobalamin. Elemental Iron is an essential mineral that aids in producing red blood cells and the transportation of oxygen to body tissues. Folic acid helps in forming red blood cells and prevents and treats folate deficiency (low blood levels of folate). Cyanocobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that helps in the proper functioning of the brain and nerves and the production of red blood cells.

Your doctor will decide the duration based on your medical condition. In some cases, Ferrofit Drops 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 Ferrofit Drops. It is essential to seek medical advice before starting Ferrofit Drops if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to avoid/limit alcohol consumption. Ferrofit Drops should be given to children only when advised by the doctor.

Ferrofit Drops contains Elemental Iron, Folic acid, and Cyanocobalamin. Elemental Iron is an essential body mineral required by the red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. By combining with a protein in the blood called haemoglobin, iron helps carry adequate oxygen to various body parts. Folic acid helps in forming red blood cells. It prevents and treats anaemia and folate deficiency. Cyanocobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain and nerves and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Ferrofit Drops treats nutritional deficiencies and anaemia.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Stomach upset

• Use Ferrofit Drops only if prescribed by a physician.
• Do not exceed the suggested dose or intake.
• Always follow patient leaflet or label instructions or seek medical advice from a healthcare professional.
• To rule out interactions and side effects, keep your doctor informed about your pre-existing medical conditions and ongoing medication.
• Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.
• Stored in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.

FAQ

Question: What was the primary use of Ferrofit drops?

Answer: Ferrofit drops is a nutritional supplement. It is useful for the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia associated with dietary inadequacy in children.

Question: Can every child need to take Ferrofit drops?

Answer: No, every child doesn't need to take Ferrofit drops. Based on your medical condition and need, your doctor suggests. Do not give it on your own, leading to unfavourable reactions.

Question: How do Ferrofit drops differ from other iron supplements?

Answer: Ferrofit drops is an iron supplement formulated with Ferric Ammonium Citrate (Equivalent to Elemental Iron), Folic Acid, and Vitamin B12 to provide the body with an optimal amount of iron needs from ages 4 months to 3 years.

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 Ferrofit Drops. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking Ferrofit Drops. Iron is excreted into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Ferrofit Drops if you are a breastfeeding mother. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while on treatment with Ferrofit Drops. Ferrofit Drops should be used in children only when suggested by the doctor. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Ferrofit Drops may interact with other iron supplements, antacids, antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, gentamicin), fits medicines (phenobarbital, phenytoin), and heartburn medicines (omeprazole, cimetidine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Ferrofit Drops should not be taken along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect iron absorption.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Ferrofit Drops should be used with caution in heart, liver or kidney diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis).

• CIPROFLOXACIN
• DOXYCYCLINE
• GENTAMICIN
• PHENOBARBITAL
• PHENYTOIN
• OMEPRAZOLE
• CIMETIDINE

• Include red meat, pork, poultry, and seafood in your diet.

• Iron sources like kidney beans, black beans, spinach, raisins, apricots, and lentils will help improve your iron deficiency when taken along with Ferrofit Drops.

• Also, include iron-fortified cereals, bread, and pasta timely in your regular food intake.

• Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption into the body.

• You can also try iron gummies if you have sweet cravings.

• Recent trends, like using cast iron utensils for cooking, can also improve your iron levels.

Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when a person's nutrient intake is lesser than the body's recommended requirement. It can lead to various health problems like a weak immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.

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 of anaemia include fatigue, shortness of breath, light-headedness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, brittle nails, and pale skin.