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Medicine Details

Ferocad Injection

Manufacturer: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition: Ferrous Ascorbate (NA) + Folic Acid (NA)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Treatment of Iron deficiency Iron deficiency is a condition in which your body lacks iron leading to a condition called anemia. This can result in symptoms that can affect your quality of life. These include shortness of breath, tiredness, reduced concentration, pale or yellow skin, brittle nails, etc. Ferocad Injection helps treat as well as prevent iron deficiency by improving the level of iron in your body. Along with taking Ferocad Injection, include iron-rich foods like spinach, dates, organ meats like liver, iron-fortified cereals, etc. In Treatment of Anemia Anemia occurs when you do not have enough red blood cells or when your red blood cells do not function properly. One of the most common causes of anemia is a lack of iron in your body. Ferocad Injection prevents and treats anemia by improving the level of iron in the body. This helps reduce symptoms such as tiredness, weakness, reduced concentration, pale or yellow skin, brittle nails, dry hair, etc. Along with taking Ferocad Injection, include iron-rich foods like spinach, dates, organ meats like liver, iron-fortified cereals, etc.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: Ferocad Injection is a combination medicine that is used for iron deficiency and anemia. It helps the body make healthy new cells and maintain iron levels in the blood. Ferocad Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor and should not be self-administered. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine as long as it prescribed to you. Nausea, vomiting and stomach upset are some common side effects of this medicine. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, it is suggested to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

How to Use: Ferocad Injection is a combination of two nutritional supplements: Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid which replenish the body's stores of important nutrients. 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. Ferrous Ascorbate acts as a catalyst in various biochemical reactions in our body, facilitates transport and utilization of oxygen and helps in cell growth and proliferation. This improves the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ferocad Injection. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Ferocad Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Ferocad Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Ferocad Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Ferocad Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ferocad Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Ferocad Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ferocad Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Ferocad Injection, please consult your doctor.

Packaging: vial of 5 ml Injection

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Treatment of Iron deficiency | Treatment of Anemia

Side Effects: Vomiting | Dark colored stool | Upset stomach

Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liver Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED