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  • LITHIUM
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  • ASPIRIN
  • METHOTREXATE

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Folic acidFluorouracil
Severe
Folic acidSulfadiazine
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Steadifer Capsule 15's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Steadifer Capsule 15's should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Steadifer Capsule 15's. If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Steadifer Capsule 15's as it may contain lactose. If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Steadifer Capsule 15's.

Side Effects of Steadifer Capsule 15's

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Change in colour of stool

Directions for Use

Take Steadifer Capsule 15's on empty stomach usually 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Steadifer Capsule 15's is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ferrous fumarate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Steadifer Capsule 15's works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBC are produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen. Also, folic acid is necessary for pregnancy as it plays a role in the development of the brain and spinal cord in the unborn baby.

Uses of Steadifer Capsule 15's

Anaemia and Folic acid deficiency

About Steadifer Capsule 15's

Steadifer Capsule 15's belongs to a class of medications called 'haematinics' primarily used to treat anaemia (lack of blood) and folic acid deficiency that occurs mainly due to poor diet, poor absorption of food, or increased folate use in the body (in pregnancy). Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.

Steadifer Capsule 15's is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ferrous fumarate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Steadifer Capsule 15's works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBCs are produced in the body so that body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen.

Take Steadifer Capsule 15's as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach pain or a change in the colour of the stool. Most of these side effects of Steadifer Capsule 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Steadifer Capsule 15's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Steadifer Capsule 15's should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Steadifer Capsule 15's. If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Steadifer Capsule 15's as it may contain lactose. If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Steadifer Capsule 15's.

Side Effects of Steadifer Capsule 15's

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Change in colour of stool
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