ZURIFER XT TAB

Overview

ZURIFER XT TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ZURIFER XT TAB is composed of: CARBONYL IRON (100 MG), ZINC (22.5 MG), FOLIC ACID (1.1 MG), METHYLCOBALAMIN (1.5 MG)

Carbonyl iron is an iron replacement product. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. Iron helps your body produce red blood cells that carry oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs.Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells and keep you in good health.


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

CARBONYL IRON is generally used to treat: Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency
CARBONYL IRON can address symptoms like: Weakness (generalized), Shortness Of Breath, Head Headache, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Pale Skin, Difficulty Concentrating, Mouth Swelling, Swollen Tongue


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: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for ZURIFER XT TAB and its Constituents

• You should not use carbonyl iron if you are allergic to it.
• Carbonyl iron tablets may contain milk. Tell your doctor if you have lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Carbonyl iron may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
• The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
• Shake the oral suspension well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
• Do not take carbonyl iron for longer than 6 months without your doctor’s advice.
• Do not take a double dose.
• Avoid taking carbonyl iron within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take other medicines.
• Do not take this medication if you have too much iron builds, iron overload disorder, hemolytic anemia.
• Chewable tablets of this medicine may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this drug safely.
• Liquid preparations of this product may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease.

• 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

CARBONYL IRON over-dosage can result in: Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Fever, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Pale Skin, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Fingers Blue Colored Skin
FOLIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Mouth Pain, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Confusion, Difficulty Concentrating

Common Side-Effects

CARBONYL IRON : Diarrhoea, Anaphylaxis, Constipation, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Damaged Teeth Enamel, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Change In Stools, Abdomen Stomach Cramps
FOLIC ACID : Depression, Nausea, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Difficulty Sleeping, Restless Or Irritability, Unusual Taste In Mouth

Serious Side-Effects

CARBONYL IRON : Swollen Lymph Nodes, Joint Pain, Chest Pain, Palpitations (fluttering In Chest), Difficulty Breathing

Rare Side-Effects

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

Technical Classification

CARBONYL IRON is categorized as: IRON PRODUCTS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
FOLIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS

Available Alternatives for ZURIFER XT TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ZURIFER XT TAB

INR 118 for 10 TABLETS

CARBONYL IRON 100 MG, ZINC 22.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.1 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 1.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

COMPLETE TD TAB	INR 118.5 for 15 TABLETS	METHYLCOBALAMIN 500 MCG, VITAMIN D3 400 IU, LYCOPENE 200 MCG, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIBASIC ANHYDROUS 162 MG, CHROMIUM 65 MG, SELENIUM 60 MCG, NIACINAMIDE 50 MG, LEVOCARNITINE 50 MG, CARBONYL IRON 33.3 MG, BIOTIN 30 MCG, ZINC 15 MG, BETA-CAROTENE 10 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, COPPER 2.5 MG, MAGNESIUM 1.4 MG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG
HEALTH OK TAB	INR 150 for 10 TABLETS	VITAMIN A 600 MCG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 500 MCG, SOY PROTEIN 500 MG, L-LEUCINE 186.5 MG, GINSENG 42.5 MG, VITAMIN C 40 MG, CHROMIUM 33 MCG, BIOTIN 30 MCG, L-ARGININE 13.28 MG, VITAMIN B3(NICOTINIC ACID) 12 MG, L-LYSINE 11.07 MG, SELENIUM 10 MCG, L-PHENYLALANINE 9.04 MG, L-ISOLEUCINE 8.25 MG, VITAMIN E 8 MG, L-VALINE 7.91 MG, CARBONYL IRON 7.5 MG, MAGNESIUM 7.43 MG, L-THREONINE 6.38 MG, VITAMIN D 5 MCG, ZINC 5 MG, L-HISTIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4.35 MG, DL-METHIONINE 2.2 MG, TRYPTOPHAN 2.03 MG, THIAMINE 1 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1.4 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG, MANGANESE 1.4 MG, TAURINE , PANTOTHENIC ACID 0.4 MG, IODINE 0.1 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.15 MG
IRENTIA TAB	INR 85 for 10 TABLETS	CARBONYL IRON 100 MG, ZINC 22.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 1.5 MG
MAXUM TAB	INR 90.75 for 10 TABLETS	VITAMIN A 2500 IU, METHYLCOBALAMIN 500 MCG, VITAMIN D 200 IU, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE 162 MG, VITAMIN C 100 MG, CHROMIUM 65 MCG, NIACINAMIDE 50 MG, MAGNESIUM 50 MG, CARBONYL IRON 33.3 MG, BIOTIN 30 MCG, VITAMIN E 25 IU, MOLYBDENUM 25 MCG, ZINC 15 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 10 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 10 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, MANGANESE 2 MG, THIAMINE 1 MG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG, COPPER 1.5 MG
OLIGOCARE TAB	INR 250.05 for 15 CAPSULES	VITAMIN A 1250 IU, METHYLCOBALAMIN 750 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 500 IU, SELENIUM 100 MCG, ASCORBIC ACID 75 MG, LEVOCARNITINE 50 MG, VITAMIN E 12.5 MG, L-ARGININE 10 MG, GINSENG 10 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, THIAMINE NITRATE 5 MG, PYRIDOXINE 5 MG, CARBONYL IRON 5 MG, LYCOPENE 2 MG, MANGANESE 2 MG, UBIDECARENONE 2.5 MG, L-GLUTATHIONE 2.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, COPPER 1 MG
OVABLESS TAB	INR 125 for 10 TABLETS	COPPER 700 MCG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 600 MCG, VITAMIN A 600 MCG, FOLIC ACID 200 MCG, INOSITOL 100 MG, IODINE 100 MCG, L-ARGININE 100 MG, GREEN TEA 100 MG, MAGNESIUM 50 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 40 MG, CHASTEBERRY 40 MG, SELENIUM 40 MCG, VITAMIN B 21.3 MG, NIACIN 14 MG, ZINC 10 MG, VITAMIN E 10 MG, CARBONYL IRON 8 MG, MANGANESE 3 MG, PYRIDOXINE 2 MG, THIAMINE 1.1 MG