Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm belongs to the group of medicines called 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are essential in balancing the body's nutritional requirements and thus preventing diseases.

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm is a combination of Elemental Iron (ferrous fumarate), Folic acid (Vitamin B9) and Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid). Elemental Iron is an essential body mineral required to form red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Folic acid helps the body make healthy new cells. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has several important functions, including helping to protect cells and keep them healthy, maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones, and cartilage, and helping with wound healing.

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm may cause common side effects such as stomach upset, constipation, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, if these symptoms persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm if you are known to be allergic to Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm or its components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases before starting Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm. It is essential to seek medical advice before starting Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm should not be given to children unless recommended by a doctor.

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm contains Elemental Iron (ferrous fumarate), Folic acid (Vitamin B9) and Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid). Elemental iron is a mineral that the body requires to make red blood cells, which transport oxygen to other cells and tissue. Folic acid aids the body's ability to generate healthy new cells. Vitamin C, commonly known as ascorbic acid, serves a variety of activities, including cell protection and maintenance, improving bone and cartilage health, absorption of iron from the stomach and wound healing.

• Stomach upset
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea

Do not take Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm if you are allergic to any components present in it. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases before starting Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, seeking medical advice before using Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm is advised. Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm should be used in children only when recommended by the doctor. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is the leading cause of death in children under the age of six. Keep this item out of reach of children. If an overdose occurs, seek medical attention immediately or contact a poison control centre.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm may interact with antacids, fits medicines (e.g. phenytoin), antibiotics (e.g. doxycycline, ciprofloxacin), medicines to treat bone problems (e.g. bisphosphonates like alendronate), antirheumatic drugs (e.g. penicillamine), medicines to treat Parkinson's disease (e.g. levodopa), and thyroid medicines (e.g. levothyroxine).

Drug-Food Interactions: It is advised to limit/avoid alcohol intake while using Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm should be used with caution in heart, liver, or kidney diseases. Please seek medical advice if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.

• PHENYTOIN
• DOXYCYCLINE
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• ALENDRONATE
• PENICILLAMINE
• LEVODOPA
• LEVOTHYROXINE

• Follow a well-balanced diet.
• Include red meat, pork, poultry, and seafood in your diet.
• Iron sources like kidney beans, black beans, spinach, raisins, apricots, and lentils will help you improve your iron deficiency when taken along with Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm.
• Also, include iron-fortified cereals, bread, and pasta timely in your regular food intake.
• Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, liver and kidney, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, salmon, shellfish, oysters, clams, dark green vegetables, such as spinach and kale, beets, avocados, potatoes, whole grains, cereals, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpea.
• 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.

Regular monitoring of iron and haemoglobin levels is advised to rule out the possibility of anaemia.

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 exceeds 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.