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Biofer-XT Tablets (Ferrous ascorbate + Folic acid)

  • Each tablets contains ferrous ascorbate equivalent to elemental Iron 100 mg + folic acid 1.5 mg
  • For the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia
  • Iron is an essential component of haemoglobin. Iron is necessary for effective erythropoiesis. Iron also serves as a cofactor of several essential enzymes. Folic acid is required for synthesis of nucleoprotein, purine nucleotides and the metabolism of some amino acids, normal growth and cell reproduction, nucleoprotein synthesis and the maintenance of normal erythropoiesis.
  • One tablet 1-2 times per day in adults.
  • Megaloblastic anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency and in patients with a known hypersensitivity. Haemosiderosis, haemochromatosis and haemoglobinopathies, inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Should be used with caution in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria. Iron preparations colour the faeces black, which may interfere with tests used for detection of occult blood in the stools.
  • Nutritional supplement doses of vitamins and minerals are generally considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established.
  • Iron chelates with concomitantly administered tetracyclines, impeding absorption. Serum levels of anticonvulsant drugs may be reduced. Absorption of iron may be reduced in the presence of antacids and proton pump inhibitors. Bicarbonates, oxalates, or phosphates, may impair absorption. Iron absorption may be reduced with calcium, zinc and trientine. Iron reduces the absorption of fluoroquinolones, levodopa, carbidopa, bisphosphonates, penicillamine, levothyroxine, mycophenolate, cefdinir.
  • Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea and allergic reactions.
  • Haematinics