Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet is primarily used to treat anaemia (lack of blood) and folic acid deficiency 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 to carry adequate oxygen required to various body tissues. 

Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Ferric diphosphate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBCs are produced in the body so that the body's tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen. 

Take Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach pain or a change in the colour of the stool. Most of these side effects of Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet as it may contain lactose. Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet . 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 Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet .

Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Ferric diphosphate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and hemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of red blood cells are produced in the body so that body tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen. Also, folic acid is necessary during pregnancy as it plays a role in the development of the brain and spinal cord in the unborn baby.

• Nausea

• Stomach upset

• Diarrhoea

• Drowsiness

• Flushing

• Numbness/tingling 

If you are allergic to Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet . If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet 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 Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interaction: Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet may interact with anticonvulsants (phenobarbital, primidone, phenytoin, sodium valproate, carbamazepine), antibiotics (chloramphenicol, cotrimoxazole, trimethoprim), antimanic drug (lithium), diuretic (triamterene), anti-inflammatory drug (sulfasalazine), painkiller (aspirin), anticancer drug (methotrexate).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid intake of dairy products, coffee or tea with Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet at the same time as they may reduce the absorption of Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet .

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 Tasiron-15 Blackberry Chewable Tablet .

• 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 from outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.

• Increase 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.

Anaemia: It 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 does not have sufficient food that has more folic acid (citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables). Folate deficiency, if left untreated, can lead to anaemia.