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Introduction About OROFER XT DROPS
Orofer XT Oral Drops is an Iron supplement which is used to manage anaemia caused by low iron levels in children. It contains Elemental iron as an active ingredient.
Elemental iron plays a role in many important functions in the body and helps to increase red blood cell production and manages iron deficiency anaemia.
Give Orofer XT oral drops to your child as advised by your doctor. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Key Composition
- Elemental Iron
Therapeutic Uses Of OROFER XT DROPS
- To manage anaemia caused by low iron levels in children
Side Effects Of OROFER XT DROPS
Orofer XT Oral Drops may cause stomach upset, nausea and vomiting in some children. Consult your doctor if you notice any such side effects while giving Orofer XT Oral Drops to your children.
Safety Advice
- Always give Orofer XT Oral Drops to your child as directed by your doctor
- Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition
- Do not give if your child is allergic to any of its components
- Avoid giving milk or calcium-rich food or supplements at least 2 hours after giving Orofer XT oral drops to your child
- Inform your doctor on all the medicines your child is using, including prescription, over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements
More Information
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in cool and dry place
FAQs About OROFER XT DROPS
Q: What uses of Orofer XT oral drops?
A: Orofer XT Oral Drops is an Iron supplement which is used to manage anaemia caused by low iron levels in children. Consult your doctor before giving to your child.
Q: How Orofer XT Oral Drops help the body?
A: Elemental iron plays a role in many important functions in the body and helps to increase red blood cell production and manages iron deficiency anaemia.
Q: How to use Orofer XT Oral Drops?
A: Give Orofer XT Oral Drops to your child as advised by your doctor. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Q: What precautions should I take while giving Orofer XT Oral Drops to my child?
A: Avoid giving milk, calcium-rich food or supplements along with iron supplements to your child. You should wait at least 2 hours after having these foods before giving this medicine to your children.
Q: What is the best time to take Orofer XT Oral Drops?
A: Give Orofer XT Oral Drops to your child as advised by your doctor. Iron is absorbed the best on an empty stomach. Yet, Orofer XT Oral Drops can cause stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea in some children. You may need to give this drops with a small amount of food to avoid this problem.
References
1. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007478.htm
2. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB14490
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3311916/#R3
4. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-912/iron