X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ 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.

X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ 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, X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ Tablet helps to treat iron deficiency.

Take X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ 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 X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ 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 X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ Tablet . X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ Tablet should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor. You are recommended to take X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ Tablet for as long as it is advised by your doctor.

X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ 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, X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ Tablet helps to treat iron deficiency.

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Dark coloured stool

If you are allergic to X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ Tablet . X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ Tablet should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor. You are recommended to take X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ Tablet for as long as your doctor advises it. Avoid taking X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ 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: X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ 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 X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ Tablet at the same time as they may reduce the absorption of X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney problems, metabolic disorders, or intestinal or stomach problems, inform your doctor before taking X-Heme 12 mg Fe 2+ 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.