Elemental Iron+vitamin B12+folic Acid+elemental Zinc
About Elemental Iron+vitamin B12+folic Acid+elemental Zinc
Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia and nutritional deficiencies. Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells due to low iron levels. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body cannot absorb or get enough nutrients from food.
Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 contains Elemental Iron, Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental Iron is an essential mineral that aids in producing red blood cells and the transportation of oxygen to body tissues. Folic acid helps form red blood cells and prevents and treats folate deficiency (low blood levels of folate). Cyanocobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that helps in the proper functioning of the brain and nerves and the production of red blood cells. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues.
Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 may cause side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis) before starting Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12. It is essential to seek medical advice before starting Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12. Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 should be given to children only when advised by the doctor.
Uses of Elemental Iron+vitamin B12+folic Acid+elemental Zinc
Medicinal Benefits
Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 contains Elemental Iron, Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental Iron is an essential body mineral required by the red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. By combining with a protein in the blood called haemoglobin, iron helps carry adequate oxygen to various body parts. Folic acid helps in forming red blood cells. It prevents and treats anaemia and folate deficiency. Cyanocobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain and nerves and the production of red blood cells. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Elemental Iron+vitamin B12+folic Acid+elemental Zinc
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Stomach upset
Drug Warnings
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, heart/kidney/liver/ diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis) before starting Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12. Iron is excreted into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 if you are a breastfeeding mother. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12. Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 should be used for children only when suggested by the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 may interact with antacids, antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, gentamicin, penicillamine), fits medicines (phenobarbital), heartburn medicines (omeprazole), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), and HIV/AIDS medicines (ritonavir).
Drug-Food Interaction: Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 should not be taken along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect iron absorption.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 should be used with caution in heart, liver or kidney diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis).
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionDrinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12.
Pregnancy
cautionThere is limited data on how Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before starting Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
cautionIron in Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 can pass into breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 if you are a nursing mother.
Driving
safe if suggestedElemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 usually does not interfere with your driving ability. However, please consult your doctor if you notice any side effects that affect your mental ability while using Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12.
Kidney
cautionIt is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 if you have kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12.
Children
cautionElemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 should be used in children only when suggested by a doctor. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 based on the child's age and weight.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, liver and kidney, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, salmon, shellfish, oysters, clams, dark green vegetables, such as spinach and kale, beets, avocados, potatoes, whole grains, cereals, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpea.
Try folate-rich food sources like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, liver (avoid this during pregnancy), and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid.
Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption.
Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.
Special Advise
Regular monitoring of iron and haemoglobin levels is advised to rule out the possibility of anaemia.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when a person's nutrient intake is less than the body's recommended requirement. It can lead to various health problems like a weak immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.
Iron deficiency anaemia: It is a condition caused due to low iron levels in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry 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, responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, light-headedness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, brittle nails, and pale skin.
FAQs
Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 belongs to a class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to treat iron deficiency anaemia and nutritional deficiencies.
Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 is a nutritional supplement that consists of Elemental Iron, Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin, and Elemental Zinc. It works by boosting the production of red blood cells (RBC) in the body. It also helps normalise the low vitamin levels in the body, thus treating nutritional deficiencies and iron deficiency anaemia.
It is recommended not to take Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 along with tea, coffee, milk, and eggs since they might interfere with iron absorption from Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12.
Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 is best absorbed if taken on an empty stomach. But in some patients, Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 may cause gastrointestinal disturbances like stomach upset or constipation 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 it is advised to take Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between Elemental Iron+elemental Zinc+folic Acid+vitamin B12 and other antibiotics.
