Fcmo 750mg Injection


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient Ferrous Ascorbate (750mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassL-Ascorbic acid, iron complex
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassGYNAECOLOGICAL
Action ClassHaemopoetic agents
User Rating4.5
User Reviews356

FAQ

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Can I take Fcmo 750mg with zinc?
No, Fcmo 750mg may alter the absorption of zinc, if given together. Therefore, it is advisable not to take Fcmo 750mg with zinc.
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How long can I take Fcmo 750mg for?
Fcmo 750mg is advised in patients with iron deficiency or iron deficient anemia till the haemoglobin level becomes normal. Please consult your doctor regarding its proper use.
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Can I take Fcmo 750mg for anemia and iron deficiency?
Yes, Fcmo 750mg is recommended for iron deficiency anemia. It is not recommended for other types of anemia. Take Fcmo 750mg in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
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Can I take iron with vitamin C/ Vitamin D/ multivitamin/ folic acid?
Yes, iron and vitamin C/ Vitamin D/ multivitamin/ folic acid can be taken together. Taking vitamin C and iron together helps the body absorb the iron. Always consult your doctor before using Fcmo 750mg.
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What types of food items should I take other than Fcmo 750mg?
You can consume food items that are rich in iron content (like red meat, pork, poultry, seafood or beans, dark green leafy vegetables (like spinach), dried fruit (raisins and apricots), iron-fortified cereals, breads and pastas, peas). Iron supplements (tablets or capsules) available at pharmacy stores are to be used for iron deficient anemia. Always consult your doctor regarding its proper use.
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What if you forget to take Fcmo Injection?
If you miss a dose of Fcmo 750mg, please consult your doctor.
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Fcmo 750mg Injection Reviews

Fcmo 750mg is an iron replacement product. It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have too few red blood cells because you have too little iron in your body (iron-deficiency anaemia). Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body.

Fcmo 750mg is generally given by a doctor or nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. You will be watched carefully to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction. Your doctor will decide how many doses you need and how many injections you should have to improve your anemia. Depending on the cause of your anemia, it may help to eat a well-balanced diet that has enough iron, vitamins, and minerals. Good sources of iron include meat, eggs, raisins, broccoli, and lentils.

The most common side effects include vomiting, nausea, constipation, and dark-colored stools. Most of these usually go away within a short time. If you are bothered by them or they go on for longer, talk to your doctor or nurse.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have rheumatoid arthritis, asthma or other allergies, high blood pressure, or liver problems. This may affect your treatment. It is not known whether this medicine is safe for use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so please take advice from your doctor. You will have tests to check your blood cells and iron levels, monitor your progress and check for side effects. It may be advisable to limit alcohol during treatment.

How Fcmo 750mg Injection Works

Fcmo 750mg is a combination of of iron and vitamin C. Iron works by replenishing the iron stores in your body and corrects iron deficiency anemia. Vitamin C (ascorbate) is added to enhance the absorption of iron in the body.

How to Use Fcmo 750mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Fcmo 750mg Injection

  • In Iron deficiency anemia: Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. If you do not have enough iron from the foods you eat (because of poor nutrition or poor absorption of the mineral), your body will produce fewer red blood cells and can cause anemia. Fcmo 750mg is an iron replacement product. It can boost your levels of red blood cells and reduce the symptoms of anemia such as tiredness and weakness. This medicine is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. You should not have this medicine if your anemia is not caused by a lack of iron.

Uses of Fcmo 750mg Injection

  • Iron deficiency anemia

Fcmo 750mg Injection Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  CAUTION
Fcmo 750mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fcmo 750mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fcmo 750mg is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Fcmo 750mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fcmo 750mg.
Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fcmo 750mg is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Liver  CAUTION
Fcmo 750mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fcmo 750mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • It is better to take Fcmo 750mg after a meal in order to reduce stomach discomfort.
  • Iron supplements can make your stools look darker in color. This is completely harmless.
  • Let your doctor know if you are taking any antibiotics.
  • Fcmo 750mg is given to treat anemia due to iron deficiency.
  • Fcmo 750mg can cause constipation, try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water each day. 
  • Inform your doctor if you have any gastrointestinal disorders like peptic ulcer disease or ulcerative colitis.

References

  1. ScienceDirect. Ferrous Ascorbate.
  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
  3. PubChem. Ferrous Ascorbate.

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