Shifer Capsule 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.

Shifer Capsule is a combination of two drugs: Ferrous ascorbate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Shifer Capsule 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 Shifer Capsule 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 Shifer Capsule 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 Shifer Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Shifer Capsule . Shifer Capsule 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 Shifer Capsule 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 Shifer Capsule .

Shifer Capsule is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ferrous ascorbate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Shifer Capsule 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.

• Vomiting

• Nausea

• Stomach upset

• Dark coloured stool

If you are allergic to Shifer Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Shifer Capsule . Shifer Capsule 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 Shifer Capsule 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 Shifer Capsule .

Drug-Drug Interaction: Shifer Capsule may have interaction with anticonvulsants (phenobarbital, primidone, phenytoin, sodium valproate, carbamazepine), antibiotics (chloramphenicol, cotrimoxazole, trimethoprim), antimanic drug (lithium), water tablet (triamterene), anti-inflammatory drug (sulfasalazine), painkillers (aspirin), anticancer drug (methotrexate).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid intake of dairy products, coffee or tea with Shifer Capsule at the same time as they may reduce the absorption of Shifer Capsule .

Drug-Disease Interaction: 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 Shifer Capsule .

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

• 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.

Avoid taking Shifer Capsule along with dairy products, coffee, tea or alcohol to minimize the side effect of Shifer Capsule and avoid drug interaction. 

Anemia: It is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues. Anemia can be temporary, which can be treated with the help of supplements, and it can also be long-term, which might require medical procedures. 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.