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Ferose 20mg Injection

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Product introduction

Ferose 20mg Injection is an iron replacement product. It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have too few red blood cells because you have too little iron in your body (iron-deficiency anaemia). Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body.

Ferose 20mg Injection is given as injection by your doctor or nurse. You will be watched carefully to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction. Your doctor will decide how much dose you need depending on the cause of your anaemia, it may help to eat a well-balanced diet that has enough iron, vitamins and minerals. Good sources of iron include meat, eggs, raisins, broccoli and lentils.

The most common side effects include vomiting, nausea, dark colored stools, constipation and pain or diarrhea. Most of these usually go away within a short time. If you are bothered by them or they go on for longer, talk to your doctor or nurse.

You should not have this medicine if your anemia is not caused by a lack of iron. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have rheumatoid arthritis, asthma or other allergies, high blood pressure or liver problems. This may affect your treatment. It is not known whether this medicine is safe for use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so please take advice from your doctor. You will have tests to check your blood cells and iron levels, monitor your progress and check for side effects. It may be advisable to limit alcohol during treatment.


Side effects of Ferose Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ferose

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Dark colored stool
  • Constipation

How to use Ferose Injection

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

How Ferose Injection works

Ferose 20mg Injection 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ferose 20mg Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ferose 20mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ferose 20mg 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 Ferose 20mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ferose 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ferose 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ferose 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ferose 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Ferose Injection?

If you miss a dose of Ferose 20mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Ferose 20mg Injection is given to treat anemia due to iron deficiency.
  • It is better to take Ferose 20mg Injection after a meal in order to reduce stomach discomfort.
  • Let your doctor know if you are taking any antibiotics.
  • Inform your doctor if you have any gastrointestinal disorders like peptic ulcer disease or ulcerative colitis.
  • Iron supplements can make your stools look darker in color. This is completely harmless.
  • Ferose 20mg Injection can cause constipation, try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water each day.
     

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Alpha Amino Acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Hemopoietic Agents

Patient concerns

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Iron deficiency anemia, typhoid
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
What medicine u taking for thatSince when u have these problem
H.B is just 7 gram not improving iron not suitable
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for blood test. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.Just to give you idea i am giving examples of diseases where anemia is presentCongenital dyserythropoietic anemia Diamond-Blackfan anemia G-6-PD deficiency Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), congenital or acquired Iron refractory iron deficiency anemia (IRIDA) Nutritional iron deficiency Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria Pure red cell aplasia Rheumatoid arthritis Sideroblastic anemia Unstable hemoglobinopathies Hookworm infection Hypothyroidism Myelodysplastic syndrome Myelofibrosis Systemic lupus erythematosus Thalassemia Thalassemia intermedia Pyruvate kinase deficiency
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References

  1. DailyMed. Ferrous Bisglycinate. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Oaknet Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: 64, Dodda Banaswadi Main Rd, Annaiah Reddy Layout, Banswadi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
Country of origin: India

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