Feronia XT Tablet is an iron supplement which helps in treating iron deficiency anaemia. It contains Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid as active ingredients which help in increasing the absorption of iron and formation of new red blood cells hence, improving haemoglobin levels.
Ferrous ascorbate is a combination of ascorbic acid and iron which increases the iron available for the production of red blood cells. Ascorbic acid inhibits the conversion of ferrous to ferric and also helps in increasing the absorption of iron, decreases the amount of free radicals and minimizes gastrointestinal irritation.
Take Feronia XT Tablet as advised by your doctor. It should be swallowed with water. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Take one tablet everyday. The dose can be increased to twice daily as per the requirement. Patients having iron overload, hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis (iron is absorbed in larger amounts), hemolytic anaemia (low red blood cells) should not take Feronia XT Tablet. It should be used with caution in patients having peptic ulcer, regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. Consult your doctor if you experience any allergic reactions while taking this medicine.
Consult your physician if you notice any unusual side effects such as nausea, regurgitation, heartburn, chronic constipation, or diarrhoea while taking Feronia XT Tablet.
What is a Feronia XT Tablet?
Feronia XT Tablet is an iron supplement which helps in treating iron deficiency anaemia. It contains Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid as active ingredients which help in increasing the absorption of iron and formation of new red blood cells hence, improving hemoglobin levels.
When not to use Feronia XT Tablet?
Feronia XT Tablet should not be used in patients who have evidence of iron overload, hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis, or hemolytic anemia. Consult your physician before taking Feronia XT Tablet.
Who should be cautious while taking Feronia XT Tablet?
Feronia XT should be used with caution in patients having peptic ulcer, regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. Periodic examination of such patients is required.
What is the best time to take Feronia XT Tablet?
Iron Supplements such as Feronia XT Tablet are best taken in the morning, an hour before or two hours after a meal. However, to lessen the possibility of upset stomach, it may be taken with food or immediately after meals.
Can Feronia XT tablet make me feel sleepy?
You may tire easily when you start taking Feronia XT tablets. It might make you feel grumpy, have headaches, and have trouble concentrating. This returns back to normal after a few weeks of taking this medicine. Consult with your doctor once.
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