Medicine : Fitofen (300ml)

Name:Fitofen (300ml)
Type:Syrup
Manufacturer:John Walter Labs
Generic Use:Ferrous Gluconate , Folic Acid , Calcium Lactate
Composition:Ferrous Gluconate(129.5 Mg) , Folic Acid(0.25 Mg) , Calcium Lactate(75 Mg)
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Generic ( Ferrous Gluconate )


Typical use Of Ferrous Gluconate :Anaemia, Iron Deficiency, Chronic Lymphocytic Lymphoma, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Persistant Neutropenia In Advanced Hiv Infection, Severe Chronic Neutropenia.
Mechanism of action of Ferrous Gluconate :Ferrous Gluconate Is Used In The Prevention And Treatment Of Iron-deficiency Anaemia. It Replaces Iron Found In Haemoglobin, Myoglobin And Enzymes. It Also Allows Transportation Of Oxygen Via Haemoglobin.
Drug Interaction of Ferrous Gluconate :Ferrous Gluconate Is Known To Interact With Other Drugs Like Chloramphenicol, Levodopa, Methyldopa, Penicillamine, Tetracyclines. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Ferrous Gluconate :Staining Of Teeth.

INTERACTIONS OF FERROUS GLUCONATE

How Ferrous Gluconate will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Pregnancy. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Ferrous Gluconate will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Lactation. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Ferrous Gluconate

No Studies Found





Generic ( Folic Acid )


Typical use Of Folic Acid :Folic Acid Is A Vitamin Used In The Treatment And Prevention Of Anemia (low Red Blood Cells) Due To Folic Acid Deficiency, Pregnancy Or As A Side Effect Of Certain Drugs, Kidney Disorders, Malabsorption Syndromes, And To Prevent Birth Defects In Infants.
Mechanism of action of Folic Acid :Folic Acid Is Involved In Producing The Genetic Material Called DNA, In Formation Of Red Blood Cells, In Reducing Risk Of Heart Problems (by Reducing Blood Homocysteine Levels) And Other Body Functions.
Drug Interaction of Folic Acid :Fluorouracil, Sulphonamide, Phenytoin, Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine, Cholestyramine, And Zinc May Affect The Efficacy Of Folic Acid Or Vice Versa. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Folic Acid :The Common Side Effects Are Urge To Vomit, Bloating Of Stomach, Excessive Passage Of Wind, Loss Of Appetite, Worsening Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency (when Folic Acid Is Used Alone To Treat Anemia Without Investigating The Cause). Consult Your Doctor Immediately If Rash, Itching, Or Breathlessness Develops.

INTERACTIONS OF FOLIC ACID

How Folic Acid will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Is Sufficient Evidence To Suggest That There Is No Risk To The Fetus In The First Trimester (12 Weeks) Of Pregnancy And There Is No Evidence Of Risk In Later Trimesters. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Folic Acid will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Safest: Evidence From Clinical Studies Has Shown That This Drug When Taken By Breastfeeding Mothers Has Not Shown Any Major Side Effects In Infants. The Possibility Of Harm To The Breastfed Infants Is Expected To Be Rare Or The Drug Does Not Reach The Infant Through Breast Milk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Folic Acid

No Studies Found





Generic ( Calcium Lactate )


Typical use Of Calcium Lactate :Hypocalcaemia, Hypophosphataemia, Oncogenic Hypophosphatemic Osteomalacia, Renal Tubular Osteomalacia, Sporadic Hypophosphatemic Osteomalacia, Uraemic Osteodystrophy, Uremic Osteodystrophy, Vitamin D-dependent Rickets
Mechanism of action of Calcium Lactate :It Promotes Calcium Absorption In The Intestines And Retention At The Kidneys Thus Increasing Serum Calcium Levels. It Also Increases Renal Tubule Phosphate Resorption Consequently Decreasing Serum Phosphatase Levels, PTH Levels And Bone Resorption.
Drug Interaction of Calcium Lactate :Hypermagnesaemia May Develop In Patients On Chronic Renal Dialysis.
Side effects of Calcium Lactate :Depression Of CNS, Coma, Ectopic Mineralization.

INTERACTIONS OF CALCIUM LACTATE

How Calcium Lactate will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Calcium Lactate will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Calcium Lactate

No Studies Found