Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid + Cyanocobalamin + Copper + Docusate

Information about Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid + Cyanocobalamin + Copper + Docusate

Ferrous fumarate + folic acid + cyanocobalamin + copper + docusate uses

Ferrous Fumarate+Folic Acid+Cyanocobalamin+Copper+Docusate is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How ferrous fumarate + folic acid + cyanocobalamin + copper + docusate works

This is a combination of five medicines : Ferrous Fumarate, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Copper, and Docusate. Ferrous Fumarate is an anti-anemic medication. It replenishes the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for the 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 is also essential in pregnancy due to its role in the development of the unborn baby's brain and spinal cord. Cyanocobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that provides essential nutrients. It also contains mineral supplements such as copper, that helps restore the nutritional deficiencies. Docusate is a laxative that works by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making the stool softer and easier to pass.

Common side effects of ferrous fumarate + folic acid + cyanocobalamin + copper + docusate

No common side effects seen

Available Medicine for Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid + Cyanocobalamin + Copper + Docusate

    Expert advice for Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid + Cyanocobalamin + Copper + Docusate

    • Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications, like antihypertensives, antibiotics, or medicines for heart disease or bone disorders.
    • Avoid taking antacids 2 hours before or after taking Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid + Cyanocobalamin + Copper + Docusate, as they make it harder for your body to absorb this medicine.
    • Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine.


    Content on this page was last updated on 05 September, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)