Iron+zinc+folic Acid
About Iron+zinc+folic Acid
Iron+zinc+folic Acid is a combination medication that belongs to the class of drugs called 'hematinic', primarily used to prevent and treat the low levels of folic acid, zinc, and iron in blood during certain health conditions (e.g., anaemia, pregnancy, low diet, surgery recovery). Anaemia is a health condition that happens when the body has a lower amount of red blood cells or haemoglobin than normal haemoglobin (an iron-rich protein responsible for allowing red blood cells to carry more oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body). During pregnancy, the body needs more zinc, iron, ad folic acid, and a lack of these components leads to anaemia in either the mother or baby.
Iron+zinc+folic Acid contains Iron, Zinc, and Folic acid. These three are essential substances required by the body to make more blood cells. Iron is a necessary mineral in the body needed by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Combined with haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lungs. Zinc is needed by the body's immune (defence) system to carry out its functions. It helps in cell growth, division, breakdown of carbohydrates, wound healing, and proper metabolism of iron. Folic acid is a vitamin B that helps the body make more red blood cells and helps the red blood cells carry out more oxygenated blood to other tissues of the body.
Iron+zinc+folic Acid comes in the formulation of tablets that need to be taken at the same time of day or as suggested by the doctor. The most common side effects of Iron+zinc+folic Acid are diarrhoea, constipation, and upset stomach. These undesirable effects are temporary and will disappear as the body adjusts to the medicine. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
If you have or ever had stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., ulcers, colitis), use/abuse of alcohol, or vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anaemia), please inform your doctor before taking Iron+zinc+folic Acid to avoid any complications. Also, mention all the other medications you are taking to affect the way Iron+zinc+folic Acid works. During pregnancy, Iron+zinc+folic Acid should only be used if advised by the doctor.
Uses of Iron+zinc+folic Acid
Medicinal Benefits
Iron+zinc+folic Acid works like a supplement that provides the body with more iron, zinc, and folic acid in certain health conditions (e.g., poor diet, anaemia, pregnancy, surgery recovery). Iron+zinc+folic Acid contains Iron, Zinc, and Folic acid. These three are important substances required by the body to make more blood cells. In pregnancy, the body needs more iron, zinc, and folic acid in the blood. Iron is an important mineral in the body required by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Combined with haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lungs. Zinc is needed by the body's immune (defence) system to carry out its functions. It helps in cell growth, division, breakdown of carbohydrates, wound healing, and proper metabolism of iron. Folic acid is a vitamin B that helps the body make more red blood cells and helps the red blood cells carry out more oxygenated blood to other tissues of the body.
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Side Effects of Iron+zinc+folic Acid
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Upset stomach
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Anaemia is a health condition that happens when the body has a lower amount of red blood cells or haemoglobin than normal haemoglobin (an iron-rich protein responsible for allowing red blood cells to carry more oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body). Dietary iron, folic acid, and zinc are essential for red blood cells to produce and mature in the body. Generally, 0.8 to 1 % of red blood cells are replaced daily. Any process that affects red blood cell production and destruction can cause anaemia. Some factors responsible for anaemia include accidents, childbirth, dietary insufficiency, and excessive uterine bleeding.
FAQs
A person allergic to any compound present in Iron+zinc+folic Acid cannot take a name.
Consult your doctor before taking Iron+zinc+folic Acid if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will recommend Iron+zinc+folic Acid only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Iron+zinc+folic Acid contains Iron, Zinc, and Folic acid. These three are important substances required by the body to make more blood cells. Iron is an important mineral in the body required by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Combined with a protein called haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lungs. Zinc is needed by the body's immune (defence) system to carry out its functions. It helps in cell growth, division, breakdown of carbohydrates, wound healing, and proper metabolism of iron. Folic acid is a vitamin B that helps the body make more red blood cells and helps the red blood cells carry out more oxygenated blood to other tissues of the body.
Iron is an important mineral in the body required by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Combined with a protein called haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lungs. Factors including pregnancy, blood loss, or low iron in the diet can reduce the iron supply leading to anaemia.
Iron+zinc+folic Acid works best when taken on an empty stomach without food. However, if stomach upset occurs, then take it with food. Do not lie down for a minimum of ten minutes after consuming this drug.
Children below 12 years of age should only use this medicine after consulting with a doctor, as the doctor will suggest Iron+zinc+folic Acid after checking the child's age or weight of a child.
Iron+zinc+folic Acid can cause constipation, but not everyone gets it. Eating more high-fibre foods such as vegetables, fresh fruit, and cereals, as well as drinking plenty of water, can help alleviate symptoms.
It is suggested to consult with your doctor before taking the Iron+zinc+folic Acid in pregnancy.
A person should avoid any dairy products, tea, or coffee within 2 hours before and after taking medication to reduce the medication's effectiveness.
Some foods can affect the absorption of Iron+zinc+folic Acid, including tea, coffee, milk, dairy products, eggs, and soybean products, so avoid taking these foods within or after 2 hours of taking this medicine.
