Softeron Capsule belongs to the class of nutritional supplements primarily used to treat anaemia (deficiency of Iron and haemoglobin). Additionally, it also treats constipation during pregnancy. Its deficiency 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 to carry adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.

Softeron Capsule is a combination drug containing: Docusate sodium, Iron, and Folic acid primarily used to treat anaemia. Docusate sodium is a stool softener that helps to hydrate and soften the faecal material, facilitating natural defecation. Iron and folic acid (haematinics combination) boost the body's production of red blood cells (RBC). 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. Folic acid prevents miscarriage and neural tube defects in infants when used by pregnant women.

Take Softeron Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. Depending upon your medical condition, you are advised to take Softeron Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. In some cases, you may experience stomach pain, loss of appetite, bloating, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Softeron Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Softeron Capsule if you are allergic to Softeron Capsule or any of the ingredients of Softeron Capsule . Do not start taking any new medication without telling your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Softeron Capsule . Your doctor may advise you to use folic acid during pregnancy to prevent any neural tube defects and help develop the brain and spinal cord in unborn babies. Do not use other laxatives or stool softeners unless told to do so by the doctor. Softeron Capsule given to a child under 12 years of age should be given under strict medical supervision.

Softeron Capsule is a combination of three drugs: Docusate sodium, Iron, and Folic acid, primarily used to treat anaemia (deficiency of red blood cells and haemoglobin). It acts as a supplement in pregnancy as, during pregnancy, the demand for Iron and folic acid in the body is increased. It also helps the body produce and maintain new cells and prevents our DNA from mutating, leading to cancer. Docusate sodium is a stool softener that helps to hydrate and soften the fecal material, facilitating natural defecation. Iron and Folic acid (haematinics combination) work by boosting the production of red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin in the body. Thus, using Softeron Capsule is associated with a reduced risk of iron deficiency, anaemia, and constipation, especially in pregnant women.

• Upset stomach
• Throwing up
• Diarrhoea
• Belly pain
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Change in colour of stool to green

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Softeron Capsule or its inactive components. If you are using any prescription, non-prescription, and over-the-counter drugs, it is essential to tell your doctor since the Softeron Capsule may decrease the activity of a few medications like antibiotics. Please tell your doctor if you have a bowel block, belly pain, stomach upset, rectal bleeding, throwing up, or change in bowel habits lasting longer than two weeks, cancer, coronary stent, seizures (fits), tumour, kidney dysfunction, and undergoing dialysis before using Softeron Capsule . Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).  Your doctor may advise Folic acid during pregnancy to prevent any neural tube defects and help develop the brain and spinal cord in unborn babies. Softeron Capsule may be excreted into the breast milk while lactating. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Softeron Capsule . Also, if giving Softeron Capsule  to a child, a child specialist's dose will be decided as an overdose of Softeron Capsule in children can lead to deadly poisoning. Excessive alcohol consumption reduces absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using the Softeron Capsule .

Drug-Drug Interactions: Softeron Capsule is known to interact with antiepileptics (phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone, sodium valproate, carbamazepine), antibiotics (trimethoprim, chloramphenicol, tetracyclines), medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (methotrexate, penicillamine, sulfasalazine), blood cholesterol (cholestyramine), Parkinson's disease (levodopa, carbidopa), thyroid disease (thyroxine), bone disease (bisphosphonates), certain cancers (aminopterin, methotrexate), malaria (pyrimethamine), Wilson's disease (trientine),  medicines used to treat constipation (lactulose, linaclotide, phenolphthalein).

Drug-Food Interactions: Softeron Capsule should not be taken along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect Softeron Capsule absorption in the body.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Softeron Capsule is known to interact if you have or ever had a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), anaemia, folate tumour, inflammatory bowel disease, and intestinal bowel obstruction.

• PHENYTOIN
• PHENOBARBITAL
• PRIMIDONE
• SODIUM VALPROATE
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• TRIMETHOPRIM
• CHLORAMPHENICOL
• METHOTREXATE
• PENICILLAMINE
• SULFASALAZINE
• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• LEVODOPA
• CARBIDOPA
• THYROXINE
• AMINOPTERIN
• PYRIMETHAMINE
• TETRACYCLINE
• LACTULOSE

• Constantly monitor your blood iron or haemoglobin level.

• Avoid taking Softeron Capsule along with dairy products, coffee, alcohol, and eggs.

• Eat a healthy diet, especially green leafy vegetables, and exercise regularly.

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

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

• Softeron Capsule can cause dry mouth, so drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated.

• Stay hydrated, and drink enough water and fluids. Exercise regularly, and stay fit.

• Try making time to empty your bowels whenever the body tells you to.

• Constantly monitor your blood iron or haemoglobin level.
• Avoid taking Softeron Capsule along with dairy products, coffee, alcohol, and eggs.

Anaemia: Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to various body tissues. Anaemia 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.

Folate deficiency: The deficiency of folic acid in the body is known as folate deficiency. It generally occurs when your diet lacks sufficient food with more folic acid (citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables). Folate deficiency, if left untreated, can lead to anaemia.