Ferrous Ascorbate
Information about Ferrous Ascorbate
Ferrous ascorbate uses
Ferrous Ascorbate is used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia and anemia due to chronic kidney disease.
How ferrous ascorbate works
Ferrous Ascorbate 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.
Common side effects of ferrous ascorbate
Vomiting, Nausea, Dark colored stool, Constipation, Diarrhea
Available Medicine for Ferrous Ascorbate
Expert advice for Ferrous Ascorbate
- Take ferrous ascorbate with meals to reduce gastric discomfort.
- Inform your doctor about any medications you may be receiving for treating infections (antibiotics).
- Tell your doctor if you have ulcerations in stomach or intestine (peptic ulcer) or long-term inflammation of the intestine (regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis).
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, blood in stools, black stools, vomiting of blood, low blood pressure, increased heart rate, high blood sugar levels, dehydration, drowsiness, pale appearance, and bluish discoloration of skin, lack of vigor or fits.
- Consult your doctor regarding use of ferrous ascorbate in children.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- Do not take if allergic to iron supplements or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take if suffering with disorders of excessive iron accumulation in the body (hemosiderosis and hemochromatosis), low hemoglobin in blood due to increased destruction of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia) or inability to produce red blood cells (red cell aplasia).
Frequently asked questions for Ferrous Ascorbate
Ferrous Ascorbate
Q. How long can I take Ferrous Ascorbate for?
Ferrous Ascorbate 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.
Q. Can I take Ferrous Ascorbate for anemia and iron deficiency?
Yes, Ferrous Ascorbate is recommended for iron deficiency anemia. It is not recommended for other types of anemia. Take Ferrous Ascorbate in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
Q. What types of food items should I take other than Ferrous Ascorbate?
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.