Feretate Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Leeford Healthcare Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Sodium Feredetate (231mg) + Folic Acid (1.5mg) + Vitamin B12 (15mcg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 514 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Feretate?
If you miss a dose of Feretate, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Feretate Tablet Reviews
Feretate is a combination of two nutritional supplements. It is used to treat Iron deficiency anemia.
Feretate can be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time. This medicine should not be consumed more than the recommended dose.
This is usually a safe medicine with very minimal side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions like swelling, itching, difficulty in breathing, hives, etc.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other health conditions. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is advised not to consume alcohol after taking this medicine.
Feretate can be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time. This medicine should not be consumed more than the recommended dose.
This is usually a safe medicine with very minimal side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions like swelling, itching, difficulty in breathing, hives, etc.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other health conditions. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is advised not to consume alcohol after taking this medicine.
How Feretate Tablet Works
Feretate is a combination of two medicines: Sodium Feredetate and Folic Acid. Sodium Feredetate works by replenishing the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen. Folic Acid is a form of vitamin B. It plays a vital role in the formation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. It also contains vitamin B12, that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.
How to Use Feretate Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Feretate may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Feretate Tablet
- In Iron deficiency anemia: Iron deficiency is a condition in which your body lacks iron leading to a condition called anemia. This can result in symptoms that can affect your quality of life. These include shortness of breath, tiredness, reduced concentration, pale or yellow skin, brittle nails etc. Feretate helps treat as well as prevent iron deficiency by improving the level of iron in your body. It also reduces the risk of iron deficiency in pregnant and lactating women as well those who experience heavy menstrual periods. Along with taking Feretate, include iron rich foods like spinach, dates, organ meats like liver, iron fortified cereals etc.
Uses of Feretate Tablet
- Iron deficiency anemia
Feretate Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Feretate during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Feretate. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Feretate alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Feretate in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Feretate in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Feretate 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.
Quick Tips
- Feretate might cause mild constipation, try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water each day.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any antibiotics.
- Feretate is given to treat anemia due to iron deficiency.
- Iron supplements can make your stools look darker in color. This is completely harmless.
References
- Coates PM, Betz JM, Blackman MR, et al. (Editors). Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. 2nd ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2010.
- Combs Jr. GF, McClung JP. The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health. 5th ed. Westborough, MA: Academic Press; 2017.