Ferrous Ascorbate + Folic Acid + Zinc Sulphate Tablets

Ferrous Ascorbate + Folic Acid + Zinc Sulphate Tablets come with the brand name “REDLONE-XT” and are categorized under the nutrition supplements that are designed to cater to the dietary requirement for iron for people suffering from disorders like anaemia. Iron deficiency anaemia is a state in which the concentration of iron in the blood is insufficient to support the production of an adequate number of red blood cells.

Ferrous Ascorbate + Folic Acid + Zinc Sulphate Tablets consist of Zinc Sulphate, Ferrous Ascorbate, and Folic acid. Zinc Sulphate is a mineral that helps in the body tissue formation and repair. Ferrous Ascorbate is a micronutrient used when making red blood cells and the transport of oxygen in the body tissues. Folic acid is inclined to set up red blood cells and avoid and cure folate insufficiency (a minimally adequate amount of folate in the blood).

Medical Benefits

• Ferrous Ascorbate is a mineral that the body needs to transport oxygen carried by the red blood cells to other cells and tissues.
• This Ferrous Ascorbate (Iron) is essential in the body because it combines with a protein in the blood called haemoglobin to ensure that enough oxygen gets to different parts of the body.
• Folic acid helps the body make red blood cells useful in the treatment and prevention of anaemia and folate deficiency.
• Zinc Sulphate is a mineral that supports the building of tissues in the human body.

Directions For Use

• Take swallow Ferrous Ascorbate + Folic Acid + Zinc Sulphate Tablets with water as directed by your doctor.
• It should be best to be taken with food to reduce the damaging effect on the stomach lining.
• Swallow it entirely and should not be chewed or crushed in any form.
• Store this medicine in a safe place so that children cannot get to it.

Storage

• The medicine should be kept in a dry place away from direct exposure to heat and direct light.
• Please remember to close the lid fully whenever you finish using it to retain the quality of the supplements.
• It is advisable to locate it away from the reach of children to avoid any happenings.

Precautions

• Use it with caution in heart, liver or kidney diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis).
• This medicine can pass into breast milk when taken by a breastfeeding mother or a nursing mother, please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
• It may interact with antacids, antibiotics (e.g. ciprofloxacin, cephalexin, penicillamine), anti-seizure medication (e.g. phenytoin, phenobarbital), anti-cancer drugs (e.g. cisplatin), and HIV/AIDS medicines (e.g. ritonavir). So take this tablet after consulting with a doctor.
• Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption so consult your doctor before using Ferrous Ascorbate + Folic Acid + Zinc Sulphate Tablets.
• Do not this medication along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect iron absorption.

Side Effects

• Diarrhoea
• Stomach upset
• Constipation
• Nausea

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I take this medicine with tea or milk?

It is better not to take this medicine with tea, coffee, milk, or eggs, as they can reduce the absorption of iron.

What is the best time to take this medicine?

It is advisable to take it on an empty stomach for better absorption. However, if it causes stomach upset, take it with food as directed by your doctor.

Can I take antacids with this composition?

Antacids can reduce iron absorption. Take the medicine 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking antacids.

Can I take this tablet with antibiotics?

Zinc may lower the absorption of antibiotics. It’s best to take them at least 1 hour apart.