Lexifer Syrup belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (anaemia caused by too little iron in the body). Lexifer Syrup does not cause teeth discolouration and is less likely to cause stomach upset than other iron-containing medicines. Anaemia is when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to various body tissues.
 
Lexifer Syrup contains ‘Sodium Feredetate’, which acts as a source of iron and helps transport oxygen throughout the body and produce red blood cells. Thus, Lexifer Syrup helps treat anaemia. 
 
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, mild diarrhoea, flatulence, and constipation. 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 you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Let your doctor know if you are using prescription/non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Lexifer Syrup . If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Lexifer Syrup , please inform your doctor. Consult a doctor before taking Lexifer Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lexifer Syrup should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Lexifer Syrup , so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

Lexifer Syrup belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (anaemia caused by too little iron in the body). Lexifer Syrup acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Lexifer Syrup helps in treating anaemia. Lexifer Syrup does not cause teeth discolouration and is less likely to cause stomach upset than other iron-containing medicines. When prescribed, Lexifer Syrup can be taken by pregnant women when other forms of iron is not well tolerated, by children and adults who are anaemic due to rheumatoid arthritis.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Mild diarrhoea
• Flatulence (wind)
• Constipation

Do not take Lexifer Syrup if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have iron haemochromatosis or haemosiderosis, sensitivity to iron-containing preparations, are taking iron injections or have had repeated blood transfusions. Inform your doctor if you have haemolytic anaemia, iron storage or absorption disease, gastrointestinal disease (ulcers, gastritis), liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lexifer Syrup should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Let your doctor know if you are using prescription/non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Lexifer Syrup .

Drug-Drug Interactions: Lexifer Syrup may interact with antibiotic (chloramphenicol), chelating agent (dimercaprol, penicillamine, trientine), anti-hypertensive (methyldopa), immunosuppressant (mycophenolate), anti-Parkinson (levodopa, carbidopa, entacapone), hormone (thyroxine), bile-acid sequestrant (cholestyramine), antacid (omeprazole), supplements (calcium, magnesium, zinc), bisphosphonates, fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, bicarbonates, and carbonates.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid taking Lexifer Syrup with tea, coffee, milk/milk products, eggs, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and citric acid.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have iron haemochromatosis or haemosiderosis (iron overload), haemolytic anaemia, iron storage or absorption disease, or gastrointestinal disease.

• CHLORAMPHENICOL
• DIMERCAPROL
• PENICILLAMINE
• TRIENTINE
• METHYLDOPA
• MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
• LEVODOPA
• CARBIDOPA
• ENTACAPONE
• THYROXINE
• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• OMEPRAZOLE
• CALCIUM
• ZINC
• MAGNESIUM CARBONATE

• 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. 
• Your diet should include leafy vegetables, poultry, seafood, beans, nuts, seeds, meat, and fortified foods.

• Lexifer Syrup might cause blackening/darkening of the stools and can interfere with test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Lexifer Syrup .
• Regular blood tests while taking Lexifer Syrup are advised.

Iron deficiency anaemia: Anaemia is the decrease in the red blood cells or haemoglobin concentration in the blood or the lowered ability to carry oxygen. It is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues. If the body has too little iron, it cannot make enough haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the main protein in the red blood cells, which is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Anaemia can be caused by blood loss due to ulcers, haemorrhoids, inflammation of the stomach, menstruation, or problems with bone marrow. Symptoms include tiredness, weakness, shortness of breath, light-headedness, pale skin, dizziness, or fast heartbeat.