Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for FERONIA XT TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Rare Side-Effects
- 8 Disease Interactions
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Prescription Statistics
- 10.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 10.2 What was the Dosage Advised?
- 10.3 Directions with respect to food?
- 10.4 How long was it prescribed?
- 10.5 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 10.6 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 10.7 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 10.8 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 10.9 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 11 Available Alternatives for FERONIA XT TAB
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Overview
FERONIA XT TAB is a Schedule H drug.FERONIA XT TAB is composed of: FERROUS ASCORBATE (100 MG), FOLIC ACID (1.5 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 DeficiencyFrequently 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 FERONIA XT 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 ConcentratingCommon Side-Effects
FOLIC ACID : Depression, Nausea, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Difficulty Sleeping, Restless Or Irritability, Unusual Taste In MouthRare Side-Effects
FOLIC ACID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Fever, Body Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
FOLIC ACID can interfere with: AnemiaTechnical Classification
FOLIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTSPrescription 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?
Once Daily | 38% |
2 Times Daily | 25% |
Afternoon | 14% |
Morning | 12% |
2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 6% |
What was the Dosage Advised?
1TAB | 86% |
1CAP | 5% |
Directions with respect to food?
After Food | 95% |
How long was it prescribed?
30 Days | 48% |
90 Days | 13% |
42 Days | 8% |
60 Days | 7% |
7 Days | 5% |
21 Days | 5% |
14 Days | 5% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
Below 5yrs | 2% |
12 to 18yrs | 3% |
18 to 35yrs | 42% |
35 to 50yrs | 28% |
50 to 60yrs | 8% |
60 to 70yrs | 8% |
70yrs and above | 9% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 74% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Gastroenterologist | 31% |
Gynaecologist | 25% |
Orthopaedist | 24% |
Cardiologist | 5% |
Pediatrician | 4% |
Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 3% |
Physician | 2% |
Nephrologist | 1% |
Neurologist | 1% |
Rheumatologist | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
LYCOMERV CAP | 22% |
FOLVITE 5MG TAB | 13% |
MEGANEURON OD PLUS CAP | 10% |
ESOTAB 40MG TAB | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 53% |
LFT (SCREENING) | 19% |
SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY) | 17% |
SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY) | 17% |
RFT (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 16% |
PT/INR (HEMATOLOGY) | 15% |
HB (HEMATOLOGY) | 14% |
TLC (HEMATOLOGY) | 13% |
BILIRUBIN TOTAL (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 10% |
Available Alternatives for FERONIA XT TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
ALOHA XT TAB | INR 104.32 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
ARYA XT TAB | INR 77 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
CPINK S 100MG/1.5MG INJ | INR 251 for 5 ML INJECTION | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100.0 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
CROFIRON XT TAB | INR for | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
FERMIN-XT TAB | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG | |
FEROLUV XT TAB | INR 82.85 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
FERON XT TAB | INR 90 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
FERONIA XT TAB | INR 112.5 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
FERRI XT TAB | INR 80 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
FERROUS ASCORBATE 100MG + FOLIC ACID 1.5MG TAB | INR 14.34 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100.0 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
FEZORB TAB | INR 79 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
IROCARE XT TAB | INR for | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
IROSS XT TAB | INR 86.75 for 10 CAPSULES | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
SALFER XT TAB | INR 85.6 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
ANEFOL XT INJ | INR 34.9 for 1 ML INJECTION | FOLIC ACID , FERROUS ASCORBATE |
CARBOSTAR XT TAB | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.1 MG | |
FANTY XT TAB | INR 79.2 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, ZINC SULFATE 61.8 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
FEMINA XT TAB | INR 100 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.1 MG |
FERIN XT CAP | INR for | ZINC , FOLIC ACID , FERROUS ASCORBATE |
FEROCAD INJ | INR 86.25 for 5 ML INJECTION | FERROUS ASCORBATE , FOLIC ACID |
FERONIA XT DPS | INR 70.75 for 15 ML DROPS | FOLIC ACID 100 MCG, FERROUS ASCORBATE 10 MG |
FERONIA-XT DPS | INR 60.85 for 15 ML DPS | FOLIC ACID 100 MCG, FERROUS ASCORBATE 10 MG |
FNF-XT TAB | INR for | ZINC SULFATE , FOLIC ACID , FERROUS ASCORBATE |
GENORED XT TAB | INR 189.38 for 30 TABLETS | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750 MCG, FERROUS ASCORBATE 350 MG, ZINC 16.8 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
HAEMAZE FORTE INJ | INR 265 for 5 ML INJECTION | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100.0 MG, FOLIC ACID |
HEMFER 2G TAB | INR 13 for 2 TABLETS | DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 300 MG, FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
IROVIS | INR 77.62 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS ASCORBATE , FOLIC ACID |
RENFOL TAB | INR for | METHYLCOBALAMIN 500 MG, FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 10 MG |
RUBIRED TAB | INR 98.85 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
SHONFER Z TAB | INR 65 for 10 TABLETS | FERROUS ASCORBATE 100 MG, ZINC SULFATE 22.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |