FEFON-XT syrup i.e. Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid suspension is used to treat iron deficiency anemia, Fefon-XT helps muscle cells store oxygen. Ascorbate (vitamin C) improves the absorption of iron from the stomach. It is a widely used syrup in pregnant women to meet the iron deficiency.
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FERROUS ASCORBATE AND FOLIC ACID SUSPENSION USES:
Fefon-XT Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid syrup are used to treat iron deficiency including iron deficiency anemia, and also prevent iron deficiency in women. This is recommended for those people with poor absorption, heavy menstrual periods, pregnancy hemodialysis, or a diet low in iron
Fefon-XT Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid syrup should be used for a few months regularly to see benefits, While benefits may be seen in days up to two months may be required until iron levels return to normal stage.
Ferrous Ascorbate is a synthetic form of iron and vitamin C (Ascorbate), this is prescribed for pregnant women to prevent spina bifida in an unborn baby, this is the best iron form to improve iron utilization and to avoid folate or iron deficiency anemia.
FEFON-XT SYRUP DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Ferrous ascorbate and Folic acid syrup are possible to interact with barbiturates, diphenylhydantoin, primidone, and the tetracycline group of drugs, This combination may interact with quinolones, penicillamine, and L-dopa, methyldopa, bisphosphonates, and calcium salts in few cases.
SIMILAR PRODUCTS:
Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid brands in India:
1. FERRICIP-XT
2. FERRINEXT-XT
3. IRON-XT
4. OROFER-XT
5. HBSET
Ferrous ascorbate and Folic acid Tablets price:
In India Ferrous ascorbate and Folic acid, tablets have a wide gap between MRPs. FEFON-XT tablets cost Rs. 95-00 for 10 tablets in an alu alu pack, while all syrup preparations range between Rs. 120 to 150 for 200 ml.
SHORT DESCRIPTION
BRAND NAME: FEFON-XT SYRUP
COMPOSITION: Each 5ml contains Ferrous Ascorbate eq. to elemental Iron 30mg Folic Acid 550 mcg
PACK SIZE: 200 ML WITH BOX
MRP: Rs. 145.00
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References:
- Ferrous Ascorbate-PubChem-National Library of Medicines
- Anemia-ClavelandClinic
