SUPRAFER TABLET

SUPRAFER TABLET belongs to a class of medications called 'haematinics' primarily used to treat anaemia (deficiency of iron and haemoglobin). 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. 

SUPRAFER TABLET is a combination drug containing Iron and Folic acid (haematinics combination) primarily used to treat anaemia. SUPRAFER TABLET works by boosting the production of red blood cells (RBC) 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. 

Take SUPRAFER TABLET as directed by your doctor. You may experience constipation, dry mouth, loss of appetite, bloating, and diarrhoea in some cases. Most of these side effects of SUPRAFER TABLET 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 SUPRAFER TABLET if you are allergic to SUPRAFER TABLET, iron, folic acid or any of the ingredients of SUPRAFER TABLET. Do not start taking any new medication without telling your doctor. SUPRAFER TABLET is generally given at least 4 weeks before pregnancy and is continued up to 3 months of pregnancy. If you have got any part of the stomach removed, please inform your doctor before taking SUPRAFER TABLET. SUPRAFER TABLET is given to a child under 12 years of age should be given under strict medical supervision. 

SUPRAFER TABLET is a combination drug containing or 'haematinics' 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. SUPRAFER TABLET contains Iron and Folic acid (haematinics combination), which works by boosting the production of red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin in the body. Thus, the use of SUPRAFER TABLET is associated with a reduced risk of iron deficiency and anaemia, especially in pregnant women. 

•  Bloating
• Loss Of Appetite
• Dry Mouth
• Diarrhea
• Skin rashes

 Do not take SUPRAFER TABLET if you are allergic to SUPRAFER TABLET, iron, folic acid, or any of the ingredients of SUPRAFER TABLET. Tell your doctor about all the medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, and herbal products. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. SUPRAFER TABLET is generally given at least four weeks before pregnancy and is continued up to 3 months of pregnancy. Also, if giving SUPRAFER TABLET to a child, a child specialist's dose will be decided as an overdose of SUPRAFER TABLET in children can lead to deadly poisoning. If you have got any part of the stomach removed, please inform your doctor before taking SUPRAFER TABLET. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: SUPRAFER TABLET may interact with medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (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), antibiotics (cotrimoxazole, chloramphenicol, tetracyclines).

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

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor 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.

• PENICILLAMINE
• SULFASALAZINE
• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• LEVODOPA
• CARBIDOPA
• THYROXINE
• METHOTREXATE
• PYRIMETHAMINE
• CHLORAMPHENICOL
• TETRACYCLINE
• AMINOPTERIN

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

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

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

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

• Avoid taking SUPRAFER TABLET along with dairy products, coffee, alcohol, and eggs.

• Constantly monitor your blood iron or hemoglobin level.

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 disorder.

Folate deficiency: The deficiency of folic acid in the body is known as folate deficiency. It generally occurs when your diet does not have sufficient food that has more folic acid (citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables). Folate deficiency, if left untreated, can lead to anemia.