FERINCA TAB

Overview

FERINCA TAB is a Schedule H drug.

FERINCA TAB is composed of: ELEMENTAL IRON (60 MG), ZINC (25 MG), CYANOCOBALAMIN (12 MG), FOLIC ACID (1.5 MG)



Cyanocobalamin is a man-made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation, and protein and tissue synthesis. Cyanocobalamin is used to tret vitamin B12 deficiency in people with pernicious anemia and other conditions.
Folic acid is a type of B vitamin that is normally found in foods such as dried beans, peas, lentils, oranges, whole-wheat products, liver, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and spinach.Folic acid helps your body produce and maintain new cells, and also helps prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer.As a medication, folic acid is used to treat folic acid deficiency and certain types of anemia (lack of red blood cells) caused by folic acid deficiency.Folic acid is sometimes used in combination with other medications to treat pernicious anemia. It plays a vital role in the formation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. It is also essential in pregnancy due to its role in the development of the unborn baby’s brain and spinal cord.

Usage

CYANOCOBALAMIN is generally used to treat: Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Anemia
CYANOCOBALAMIN can address symptoms like: Chest Pain, Head Headache, Dizziness, Face Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Legs Pain, Frequent Urination

FOLIC ACID is generally used to treat: Anemia, Pernicious Anemia, Vitamin B Deficiency

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

FERINCA TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for FERINCA TAB and its Constituents




Take the extended-release tablet with a full glass of water.  Do not substitute folic acid for this medication. Perform lab tests for blood regularly, to monitor the progress. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney and liver disease, pregnancy, breast-feeding and allergy to cobalt.
  • Folic Acid is used for the treatment of folic acid deficiency.
  • It is also taken before and during pregnancy to decrease the risk of defects in the neural tube, which forms the spinal cord in the baby.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures as you may need a higher dose of the seizure medicines than what you normally take.
  • You should not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to folic acid.Take folic acid exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Follow the directions on your prescription label.
  • Take folic acid with a full glass of water.
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages.
  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of long-term infection, seizure disorder, liver problems and kidney dialysis.

Symptoms of Overdosage

FOLIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Mouth Pain, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Confusion, Difficulty Concentrating

Common Side-Effects

CYANOCOBALAMIN : Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Chest Pain, Head Headache, Dizziness, Face Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Legs Pain, Frequent Urination
FOLIC ACID : Depression, Nausea, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Difficulty Sleeping, Restless Or Irritability, Unusual Taste In Mouth

Rare Side-Effects

FOLIC ACID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Fever, Body Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

FOLIC ACID can interfere with: Anemia

Technical Classification

CYANOCOBALAMIN is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
FOLIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Morning100%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days61%
15 Days22%
3 Days17%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

18 to 35yrs100%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females100%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Gynaecologist And Obstetrician100%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

CAL 123 TAB43%
CORCIUM TAB29%
TT INJ29%
LUCIARA CRM14%
THYRONORM 125MCG TAB10%
SHELCAL-HD TAB10%
FOLVITE TAB10%
VERTICAL TAB10%
FOLVITE MB TAB10%
PAN D CAP10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

HB (HEMATOLOGY)38%
SERUM TSH (ENDOCRINOLOGY)24%
URINE ROUTINE (BIOCHEMISTRY)19%
OGCT (BIOCHEMISTRY)14%
FBS (BIOCHEMISTRY)14%
T4 TEST (ENDOCRINOLOGY)14%
T3 TEST (ENDOCRINOLOGY)14%
ANOMALY SCAN (RADIOLOGY)14%
USG OF ABDOMEN/PELVIS (BIOCHEMISTRY)14%
CBC (HEMATOLOGY)14%
PPBS (BIOCHEMISTRY)10%
GROWTH SCAN (RADIOLOGY)10%

Available Alternatives for FERINCA TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

FERINCA TABINR 85 for 10 TABLETSELEMENTAL IRON 60 MG, ZINC 25 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 12 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG
FERNICA TABINR 85 for 10 TABLETSELEMENTAL IRON 60 MG, ZINC 25 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 12 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

FAA 20MG TABINR 95 for 10 TABLETSELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, ZINC 10 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG
FEROSE TABINR 112.61 for 15 TABLETSELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG, ZINC 11 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 0.5 MG
FERPILL F TABINR 273 for 10 TABLETSCHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, GREEN TEA 200 MG, CHASTEBERRY 200 MG, L-ARGININE 140 MG, SELENIUM 35 MCG, VITAMIN E 20 IU, ELEMENTAL IRON 18 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 2 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1.5 MCG
FOLIBEST TABINR 76.97 for 15 TABLETSCYANOCOBALAMIN , ELEMENTAL IRON , FOLIC ACID , ZINC
MENOPACE-ISO TABINR 473.5 for 30 TABLETSVITAMIN A 2500 IU, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 600 IU, FOLIC ACID 500 MCG, IODINE 225 MG, SELENIUM 100 MCG, MAGNESIUM 100 MG, SOY ISOFLAVONE 100 MG, SODIUM BORATE 80 MCG, VITAMIN C 75 MG, BIOTIN 30 MCG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 25 MG, PARA-AMINOBENZOIC ACID 25 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 20 MG, VITAMIN E 20 MG, PYRIDOXINE 20 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 15 MG, ZINC 15 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 12 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 9 MCG, MANGANESE 5 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 3 MG, BORON 2 MG, COPPER 1 MG