Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicine used for treatment of iron deficiency and anemia. It helps the body make healthy new cells and maintain iron level in the blood.

Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit. 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. Continue taking the medicine for as long as it is prescribed for 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. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Mayuron Tablet

Treatment of Iron deficiency
Treatment of Anemia

Benefits of Mayuron Tablet

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. Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet helps treat as well as prevent iron deficiency by improving the level of iron in your body. Along with taking Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet, 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. Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet 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 Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet, include iron-rich foods like spinach, dates, organ meats like liver, iron-fortified cereals, etc.

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Side effects of Mayuron Tablet

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 Mayuron

Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach

How to use Mayuron Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Mayuron Tablet works

Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet 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 Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet 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

Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet 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 Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Mayuron Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet is given to treat anemia due to iron deficiency.
It is better to take Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet 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 ulcers or ulcerative colitis.
Iron supplements can make your stools look darker in color. This is completely harmless.
Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet can cause constipation, try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water each day.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Patient concerns

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

Please suggest how to increase hemoglobin percentage

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear Mam Thank you for sharing your reports with me. Your hemoglobin is low which suggests anemia. It can be due to multiple causes like iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency and many more. For start, you can make dietary changes like have a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits, jaggery, spinach, etc which are rich sources of iron. For confirmation, you can get a iron profile test done.

FAQs

How long does Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet take to work?

Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet usually starts working within a few hours of taking it. If you are taking it for iron deficiency anemia, you may start feeling better after a few weeks of taking it. In case you are taking it during pregnancy, you may not notice any difference but this does not mean that the dose is not working. Continue taking Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet for the duration recommended by your doctor.

Can Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Animal studies on Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet suggest that taking the medicine in excess along with a high-fat diet may lead to weight gain and fat accumulation. But this weight gain was not evident when taken along with a normal or low fat diet, even with excess Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet. In humans, similar studies have not been conducted and therefore knowledge regarding weight gain is lacking. Therefore, if you are on Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet then avoid excess Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet and eat a low fat meal to be on a safer side.

Why should women start taking Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet before they become pregnant?

Maintaining the right level of iron and folic acid in the body before getting pregnant reduces the risk of developing neural tube defects in the baby. Neural tube effect, in most cases, is caused if the structure (neural tube) from which the central nervous system develops (brain and spinal cord) in a baby does not form or is only partially closed. Full closure of the neural tube occurs during the end of the fourth week of pregnancy. Folic acid helps in the formation of neural tubes. Therefore, to prevent this defect women should start Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet before four weeks of pregnancy.

Can I breastfeed while taking Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet?

Yes, you can breastfeed while taking Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet as it is not harmful for the baby. Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet contains folic acid as an active ingredient which is naturally found in the breast milk. It also contains iron but iron does not pass through breast milk. Though initial levels of folic acid in the breast milk are low, it rises eventually. Since it is actively secreted in breast milk, mother may take Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet every day to maintain the required levels. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions related to nutrient supplementation in breastfeeding.

When should I take Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet, in the morning or at night?

You can take Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet any time of the day, but try to take it at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take it. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, cut or crush the medicine.

Can Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet make you sick?

Generally, Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet is well tolerated and no side effects are reported in the majority of people. However, some may experience stomach and intestinal problems which include nausea (feeling sick), dark colored stools and stomach upset or digestion issues. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor but do not stop taking Mayuron 100mg/1.5mg Tablet.

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Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Iron Studies

Peripheral Smear Examination

Vitamin B12

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References

Finecure Pharmaceuticals Limited. Managing anemia: Focus on ferrous ascorbate and folic acid. Passi Publication Pvt. Ltd. [Accessed 26 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:

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