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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:37 PM IST
Tonoferon Drops is a vitamin supplement used to treat nutritional deficiencies, low iron in the body, and iron deficiency anaemia. It is a combination medicine which helps replenish energy, regulates many bodily functions, maintains folate levels, helps in the formation of red blood cells and restores the iron levels in the body. This medicine may cause common side effects like constipation, dry mouth, loss of appetite, bloating, and diarrhoea.
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About Tonoferon Drops

Tonoferon Drops is a nutritional supplement used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies, iron deficiency anaemia, and low iron in the body, improve metabolism, promote growth and good health, and increase appetite and body weight. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases.

Tonoferon Drops contains Cyanocobalamin, folic acid, iron, and lysine. Iron helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Cyanocobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain and nerves and the production of red blood cells. Folic acid is necessary for various bodily functions, such as nucleotide biosynthesis and re-methylation of homocysteine. Lysine helps in improving appetite and growth. Together, Tonoferon Drops helps in treating nutritional deficiencies.

You are advised to take Tonoferon Drops for as long as your doctor has recommended it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as stomach upset, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or herbal products before starting Tonoferon Drops. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Tonoferon Drops, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tonoferon Drops should be given to children only if recommended by a doctor. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Tonoferon Drops, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

Uses of Tonoferon Drops

Management of Nutritional deficiency and iron deficiency

Medicinal Benefits

Tonoferon Drops is a combination of four supplements, namely: Iron, Cyanocobalamin, Folic acid, and Lysine. Tonoferon Drops is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies. Iron helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Cyanocobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain and nerves and the production of red blood cells. Folic acid is necessary for various bodily functions, such as nucleotide biosynthesis and re-methylation of homocysteine. Lysine helps in improving appetite and growth. Together, Tonoferon Drops helps in treating nutritional deficiencies. Tonoferon Drops may be used to treat iron deficiency anaemia, iron deficiency due to low intake of iron, and to promote growth and good health.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tonoferon Drops

  • Stomach upset
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Do not take Tonoferon Drops if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have heart disease, diabetes, bleeding disorders, osteoporosis, lysinuric protein intolerance, stomach/intestinal problems, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are using any other medicines, or herbal products before starting Tonoferon Drops.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Tonoferon Drops may interact with antibiotics (chloramphenicol), inorganic compounds (arsenic trioxide), antacids (esomeprazole), hormones (levothyroxine), and calcium supplements.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption, hypokalemia (low potassium levels), kidney or liver dysfunction.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • ARSENIC TRIOXIDE
  • ESOMEPRAZOLE
  • LEVOTHYROXINE

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.
  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 
  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
  • Avoid processed and fried food. 

Special Advise

  • Tonoferon Drops might affect certain lab tests. Therefore, inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Tonoferon Drops.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases. Sometimes, your body is unable to absorb many nutrients even if you are consuming them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems, like a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.

Iron deficiency: It is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to various body tissues. It makes you feel tired very quickly due to a lack of oxygen supply in the body.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Tonoferon Drops, so please consult a doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns. Your doctor will decide if Tonoferon Drops can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

It is unknown whether Tonoferon Drops affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Limited data is available regarding the usage of Tonoferon Drops in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Limited data is available regarding the usage of Tonoferon Drops in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Tonoferon Drops is safe for use in children if advised by the doctor.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

6, NANDALAL BOSE SARANI,KOLKATA -700071
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FAQs

Tonoferon Drops is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies, iron deficiency anaemia, and low iron in the body, improve metabolism, promote growth and good health, and increase appetite and body weight.
Tonoferon Drops contains Iron, Cyanocobalamin, Folic acid, and Lysine. Iron helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Cyanocobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain, nerves and the production of red blood cells. Folic acid is necessary for various bodily functions, such as nucleotide biosynthesis and re-methylation of homocysteine. Lysine helps in improving appetite and growth. Together, Tonoferon Drops helps in treating nutritional deficiencies.
Tonoferon Drops can be taken with antibiotics if advised by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2 hours between Tonoferon Drops and antibiotic medicines, as taking them together might decrease their effectiveness.
Avoid taking Tonoferon Drops with milk, caffeine, calcium supplements, or antacids, as taking them together might lower the amount of iron absorption. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Tonoferon Drops for as long as your doctor has recommended it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Tonoferon Drops.
Tonoferon Drops might cause the stools to appear darker than usual; this is due to the elimination of unabsorbed iron. Do not worry, as it is a common side effect associated with iron supplements. Consult a doctor if this bothers you or if you notice blood in your stools.

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