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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Livogen Captabs is used to treat anaemia (lack of blood) and folic acid deficiency. It works by increasing red blood cell (RBC) and haemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, or stomach pain. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Procter & Gamble Health Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Livogen Captabs

Livogen Captabs belongs to a class of medications called 'haematinics' 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 for carrying adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.

Livogen Captabs is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ferrous fumarate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Livogen Captabs 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 body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen.

Take Livogen Captabs 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 Livogen Captabs 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 Livogen Captabs or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Livogen Captabs 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 Livogen Captabs . If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Livogen Captabs 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 Livogen Captabs .

Uses of Livogen Captabs

Treatment of Anaemia and Folic acid deficiency

Directions for Use

Take Livogen Captabs on an empty stomach usually 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Livogen Captabs is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ferrous fumarate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Livogen Captabs works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBC are produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen. Also, folic acid is necessary for pregnancy as it plays a role in the development of the brain and spinal cord in the unborn baby.

How Livogen Captabs Works

Livogen Captabs is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ferrous fumarate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Livogen Captabs 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 body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
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Side Effects of Livogen Captabs

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Change in colour of stool

What if I have taken an overdose of Livogen Captabs

Take Livogen Captabs only as suggested by the physician. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhoea, severe stomach pain, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, pale skin, weak and rapid pulse, shallow breathing, blue lips, and convulsions. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Livogen Captabs or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Livogen Captabs 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 Livogen Captabs . If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Livogen Captabs 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 Livogen Captabs .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Folic acidCarbamazepine
Severe
Folic acidFluorouracil
Severe

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Folic acidCarbamazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs 15's:
Coadministration of Livogen Captabs 15's and Carbamazepine may reduce the blood levels of Livogen Captabs 15's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Livogen Captabs 15's 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.
Folic acidFluorouracil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs 15's:
Coadministration of Livogen Captabs 15's 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 Livogen Captabs 15's 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.
Folic acidTrimethoprim
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs 15's:
Trimethoprim may decrease the blood levels and effects of Livogen Captabs 15's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Livogen Captabs 15's and Trimethoprim, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting your doctor.
Folic acidColestyramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs 15's:
Coadministration of Livogen Captabs 15's and Cholestyramine may interfere with the absorption of Livogen Captabs 15's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cholestyramine and Livogen Captabs 15's 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.
Folic acidFluorouracil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs 15's:
Co-administration of Livogen Captabs 15's with Fluorouracil may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Livogen Captabs 15's and Fluorouracil, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Folic acidCapecitabine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs 15's:
Co-administration of Livogen Captabs 15's 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 Livogen Captabs 15's 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.
Folic acidSulfadiazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs 15's:
Sulfadiazine may decrease the blood levels and effects of Livogen Captabs 15's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Livogen Captabs 15's and Sulfadiazine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor.
Ferrous fumarateDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs 15's:
Taking dolutegravir with ferric fumarate can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Livogen Captabs 15's 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 Livogen Captabs 15's. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Ferrous fumarateDimercaprol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs 15's:
Coadministration of dimercaprol and Livogen Captabs 15's can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Livogen Captabs 15's and dimercaprol, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. It is recommended to take Livogen Captabs 15's 24 hours after taking dimercaprol. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
Ferrous fumarateDoxycycline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs 15's:
Taking doxycycline with Livogen Captabs 15's can reduce the levels and effects of doxycycline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Livogen Captabs 15's 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet, especially green leafy vegetables, and do regular physical exercise.

  • Limit junk food items from the outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.

  • Increase the 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT

Livogen Captabs Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Tonofolic Tablet 10's

    by Others

    1.67per tablet
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Livogen Captabs as it may decrease the absorption of Livogen Captabs . Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Livogen Captabs .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Livogen Captabs may be safe to use during pregnancy if recommended by a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Livogen Captabs is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. Livogen Captabs is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Safe

Livogen Captabs usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Livogen Captabs with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Livogen Captabs with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Livogen Captabs should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor.

FAQs

Livogen Captabs belongs to a class of medications called 'haematinics' primarily used to treat anaemia (lack of blood) and folic acid deficiency.
Livogen Captabs contains Ferrous fumarate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Livogen Captabs 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 body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen.
You are not recommended to take Livogen Captabs with coffee, tea or dairy products at the same time as they may reduce the absorption of Livogen Captabs . However, you may drink coffee or tea 2 hours before or after taking Livogen Captabs .
You are not recommended to take Livogen Captabs with phenytoin as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the concentration of Livogen Captabs in blood and increase the risk of seizures (fits). However, please consult a doctor before taking Livogen Captabs with phenytoin.
Livogen Captabs is not recommended for hemochromatosis (excessive iron in the body) patients as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Therefore, it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any iron overload conditions before taking Livogen Captabs .
Livogen Captabs is essential to take during pregnancy to maintain correct levels of iron and folic acid and reduce the risk of neural tube defects in babies. However, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before using Livogen Captabs .

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

L-2, J.R. Complex, Gate No. 4, Village Mandoli, Delhi-110 093, India
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