FEROFOL L TAB

Overview

FEROFOL L TAB is a Schedule H drug.

FEROFOL L TAB is composed of: FERROUS SULFATE (333 MG), FOLIC ACID (0.5 MG)


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

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 < 4yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies show it as Safe

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Generally considered as Safe

Precautions for FEROFOL L TAB and its Constituents



  • 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

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

FOLIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS

Available Alternatives for FEROFOL L TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

FEROFOL L TABFERROUS SULFATE 333 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AFD-MULTIVITAMIN SC-TABINR for VITAMIN A ACETATE 2500 IU, CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, DI BASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE 85.87 MG, FERROUS SULFATE 33.3 MG, MAGNESIUM OXIDE 33.16 MG, VITAMIN C 30 MG, NIACINAMIDE 15 MG, VITAMIN E 5 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 3 MG, COPPER SULFATE 3.93 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 2 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 2 MG, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 2.03 MG, ZINC SULFATE 1.1 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.1 MG
ALAMIN M FORTE TABINR 84.5 for 10 TABLETSCHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, ASCORBIC ACID 40 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 25 MG, L-LYSINE 25 MG, FERROUS SULFATE 20.5 MG, L-METHIONINE 18.4 MG, L-LEUCINE 18.3 MG, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE 7.5 IU, L-VALINE 6.7 MG, L-PHENYLALANINE 5 MCG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5 MG, TRYPTOPHAN 5 MG, THIAMINE NITRATE 5 MG, ISOLEUCINE 5.9 MG, ELEMENTAL COPPER 4 MG, L-THREONINE 4.2 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 3 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 2.5 MG, MANGANESE SULPHATE 1.4 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG, POTASSIUM IODIDE 0.1 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.75 MG
CONVIRON-TR CAPINR 55.35 for 15 CAPSULESASCORBIC ACID 75 MG, FERROUS SULFATE 60 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, PYRIDOXINE 7.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG
FOLVITRON Z CAPINR for FERROUS SULFATE , FOLIC ACID
JP TONE TR CAPSULEINR 87.1 for 15 CAPSULESFERROUS SULFATE 150 MG, ZINC 61.8 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.5 MG
LUPIFIT CAPINR 125 for 10 CAPSULESVITAMIN A 2000 IU, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, ASCORBIC ACID 40 MG, CHROMIUM POLYNICOTINATE 33 MCG, BIOTIN 30 MCG, L-LYSINE 25 MG, L-METHIONINE 18.4 MG, L-LEUCINE 18.3 MG, FERROUS SULFATE 17 MG, L-ARGININE 13.28 MG, ZINC SULFATE 12 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 12 MG, SODIUM SELENITE 10 MCG, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE 7.5 IU, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE 7.43 MG, L-VALINE 6.7 MG, PHENYLALANINE 5 MG, TRYPTOPHAN 5 MG, L-ISOLEUCINE 5.9 MG, L-THREONINE 4.2 MG, L-HISTIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 3.71 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 1 MG, MANGANESE SULFATE 1.4 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1.5 MG, COPPER SULFATE 1.35 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, HYDROXYANTHRANILIC ACID 0.3 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.15 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 0.4 MG, POTASSIUM IODATE 0.1 MG