Lactohem Plus Tablet belongs to a class of medications called 'haematinics' used to treat anaemia (lack of blood) due to iron deficiency and chronic kidney disease. Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry the adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.

Lactohem Plus Tablet contains Ferrous ascorbate, which is a combination of iron and vitamin C. Iron works by replenishing iron stores, and vitamin C enhances iron absorption in the body. Thus, Lactohem Plus Tablet helps to treat iron deficiency.

Take Lactohem Plus Tablet as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea or dark-coloured stool. Most of these side effects of Lactohem Plus 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 are allergic to Lactohem Plus Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Lactohem Plus Tablet . Lactohem Plus Tablet should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor. You are recommended to take Lactohem Plus Tablet for as long as it is advised by your doctor.

Lactohem Plus Tablet contains Ferrous ascorbate, which is a combination of iron and vitamin C. Iron works by replenishing iron stores 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 each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen. Thus, it replenishes iron stores in the body. Vitamin C enhances iron absorption in the body. Thereby, Lactohem Plus Tablet helps to treat iron deficiency.

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Dark coloured stool

If you are allergic to Lactohem Plus Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Lactohem Plus Tablet . Lactohem Plus Tablet should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor. You are recommended to take Lactohem Plus Tablet for as long as your doctor advises it. Avoid taking Lactohem Plus Tablet along with dairy products, coffee, tea or alcohol. You are advised to inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Lactohem Plus Tablet may have interaction with anticonvulsants (phenytoin), antibiotics (chloramphenicol, levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, minocycline), bisphosphonates (alendronate), medicines used to lower high blood pressure (methyldopa), thyroid medicine (levothyroxine), antiparkinsonian agent (levodopa).

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

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney problems, metabolic disorders, or intestinal or stomach problems, inform your doctor before taking Lactohem Plus Tablet .

• PHENYTOIN
• CHLORAMPHENICOL
• LEVOFLOXACIN
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• DOXYCYCLINE
• MINOCYCLINE
• ALENDRONATE SODIUM
• METHYLDOPA
• LEVOTHYROXINE
• LEVODOPA

• 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, 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.