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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm is primarily used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies. It is a combination of Elemental Iron (ferrous fumarate), Folic acid (Vitamin B9) and Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Elemental iron is an essential body mineral required to form red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Folic acid helps the body make healthy new cells. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has several essential functions, including helping to protect cells and keep them healthy, maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones, and cartilage, and helping with wound healing.

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Synonym :

FERROUS FUMARATE+ VITAMIN C+FOLIC ACID

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Comed Chemicals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm belongs to the group of medicines called 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are essential in balancing the body's nutritional requirements and thus preventing diseases.

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm is a combination of Elemental Iron (ferrous fumarate), Folic acid (Vitamin B9) and Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid). Elemental Iron is an essential body mineral required to form red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Folic acid helps the body make healthy new cells. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has several important functions, including helping to protect cells and keep them healthy, maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones, and cartilage, and helping with wound healing.

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm may cause common side effects such as stomach upset, constipation, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, if these symptoms persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm if you are known to be allergic to Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm or its components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases before starting Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm. It is essential to seek medical advice before starting Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm should not be given to children unless recommended by a doctor.

Uses of Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm is used to manage and treat nutritional deficiencies

Directions for Use

Check the label for directions before use. Take the powder/granules directly without water.

Medicinal Benefits

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm contains Elemental Iron (ferrous fumarate), Folic acid (Vitamin B9) and Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid). Elemental iron is a mineral the body requires to make red blood cells, which transport oxygen to other cells and tissue. Folic acid aids the body's ability to generate healthy new cells. Vitamin C, commonly known as ascorbic acid, serves various functions, including cell protection and maintenance, improving bone and cartilage health, absorption of iron from the stomach, and wound healing.

How Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm Works

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm is a combination of Elemental Iron (ferrous fumarate), Folic acid (Vitamin B9) and Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid). Elemental Iron is an essential body mineral required to form red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Folic acid helps the body make healthy new cells. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has several important functions, including helping to protect cells and keep them healthy, maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones, and cartilage, and helping with wound healing.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm may include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms or think you might have taken too much.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm if you are allergic to any components present in it. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases before starting Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, seeking medical advice before using Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm is advised. Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm should be used in children only when recommended by the doctor. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is the leading cause of death in children under the age of six. Keep this item out of reach of children. If an overdose occurs, seek medical attention immediately or contact a poison control centre.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm:
Coadministration of Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm and Cholestyramine may interfere with the absorption of Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cholestyramine and Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience Constipation, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Nausea, or Loss of appetite, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm:
Trimethoprim may decrease the blood levels and effects of Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm and Trimethoprim, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm:
Coadministration of Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm and Carbamazepine may reduce the blood levels of Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm and Carbamazepine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if your condition changes or you experience loss of seizure control, contact your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm:
Coadministration of Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm and Fluorouracil may increase the effects of Fluorouracil and increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding problems, anaemia (lack of blood), infections, and nerve damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm and Fluorouracil, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience diarrhoea, paleness of skin, severe nausea and vomiting, over-tiredness, dizziness, fainting, blood in the stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body pains, flu-like symptoms, skin reactions, mouth ulcers or sores, and/or numbness, burning or tingling in your hands and feet, contact your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm:
Sulfadiazine may decrease the blood levels and effects of Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm and Sulfadiazine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm:
Co-administration of Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm with Capecitabine may increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding problems, anemia, infections, and nerve damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm and Capecitabine, you can use these medicines together if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience paleness of skin, diarrhea, severe nausea and vomiting, over-tiredness, dizziness, fainting, blood in the stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body aches, flu-like symptoms, skin reactions, mouth ulcers or sores, and/or numbness, burning or tingling sensation in the hands and feet, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Ferrous fumarateFleroxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm:
Coadministration of fleroxacin and Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm can decrease the blood levels and effects of fleroxacin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm and Fleroxacin, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
Ferrous fumarateDoxycycline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm:
Taking doxycycline with Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm can reduce the levels and effects of doxycycline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm and doxycycline possibly results in an interaction, they can be taken together as advised by your doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Ferrous fumarateDemeclocycline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm:
Coadministration of demeclocycline and Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm can decrease the levels and effects of demeclocycline.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm with Demeclocycline can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. It is advised to take demeclocycline 4 hours before or after taking Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
Ferrous fumarateDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm:
Taking dolutegravir with ferric fumarate can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm and Dolutegravir together may result in an interaction, but they can be taken together as directed by your doctor. It is advised to take dolutegravir 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.
  • Include red meat, pork, poultry, and seafood in your diet.
  • Iron-rich foods, such as kidney beans, black beans, spinach, raisins, apricots, and lentils, can help improve iron deficiency when taken along with Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm.
  • Also, include iron-fortified cereals, bread, and pasta in your regular food intake.
  • Try vitamin B-complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, liver and kidney, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, salmon, shellfish, oysters, and clams. Also, try dark green vegetables such as spinach and kale, beets, avocados, potatoes, whole grains, cereals, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpeas.
  • Vitamin C foods, such as orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers, enhance iron absorption into the body.
  • You can also try iron gummies if you have sweet cravings.
  • Recent trends, like using cast iron utensils for cooking, can also improve your iron levels.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT
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Alcohol

Caution

It is advised to seek your doctor's advice since alcohol intake while using Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm may hinder iron absorption.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm should be used during pregnancy only when advised by your doctor. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding while taking Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm.

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Driving

Safe

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm usually does not usually affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

There is limited information available about the use of Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm in patients with liver impairment. If you have a history of liver disease, tell your doctor before taking Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm.

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Kidney

Caution

Limited information is available about using Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm in patients with kidney impairment. If you have a history of kidney disease, tell your doctor before taking Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm.

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Children

Caution

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm should not be given to children unless advised by a doctor. Consult your doctor for more information.

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FAQs

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm is used to manage and treat nutritional deficiencies.

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm is a dietary supplement. It contains Elemental Iron (ferrous fumarate), Folic acid (Vitamin B9) and Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid). When you lack these vitamins in your body, Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm helps normalise these deficient levels. Collectively, Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm treats nutritional deficiencies.

Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm is best absorbed if taken on an empty stomach. But in some patients, Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm may cause gastrointestinal disturbances like stomach upset when taken without food. So, please take it as suggested by your doctor if you have stomach problems.

Antacids may interfere with the absorption of iron. Hence, taking Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.

Folate deficiency occurs when our body lacks adequate folic acid/folate levels. We can overcome this deficiency by including food sources rich in folic acid, like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid. The doctor may advise supplements if your folic acid levels are still low.

It is important to tell your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) since it may be hard to absorb vitamins through oral administration. Your doctor may advise other dosage forms in such a case.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage. Do not double the dose.

The side effects of Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm include stomach upset, diarrhoea, and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, please consult the doctor if these symptoms persist longer.

The decision to take Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm depends on various conditions, including your overall health, presence of underlying medical conditions, current medications, nutritional deficiencies, and pregnancy or breastfeeding status. To ensure safe and effective use, it's essential to consult with a healthcare professional who will assess your individual needs and provide personalized guidance on dosage, duration, and potential interactions.

Yes, it's normal to experience dark stools while taking Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm due to the presence of elemental iron. This change in stool color is usually harmless and temporary, resolving on its own once you stop taking the supplement.

If you have a thyroid condition, it's essential to exercise caution when taking Hbcom Orange Sachet 2 gm. Taking your iron supplements at least 4 hours apart from your thyroid medication is advised to minimize potential interactions. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice and guidance to ensure your safety.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

2Nd Floor, Sun Plaza-I, Nr. Vadsar Bridge, Gidc Road, Makarpura, Vadodara - 390 010
Other Info - HBC0011

Flavour

Orange

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