Ferocare tablet 15mg

About Ferocare tablet 15mg

Ferocare Tablet 15mg Uses

• Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency
• Support for mild iron deficiency anemia, under medical advice
• Extra iron needs during pregnancy, heavy periods, or growth, as advised by a doctor
• Tiredness and weakness linked to low iron

Ferocare Tablet 15mg Benefits

• Iron bisglycinate is usually gentler on the stomach than ferrous sulfate
• Well absorbed, even in small doses
• Less likely to cause constipation and metallic taste
• Helps the body make hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in blood

What Experts Say

Iron bisglycinate is iron bound to the amino acid glycine. This form is absorbed through amino acid pathways in the gut, which is why it is usually kinder to the stomach than standard iron salts. Absorption also depends on stomach acid and on what is eaten with the tablet.

The body needs iron to make hemoglobin, and low iron is a common cause of tiredness, pale skin, and poor concentration. A blood test such as hemoglobin and ferritin should confirm deficiency before starting iron. Doctors often check blood counts after a few weeks to see whether the treatment is working.

Iron takes weeks to raise hemoglobin, and treatment often continues for a few months to refill body stores. Iron should not be taken without a proven need, as excess iron can be harmful. Keep it well away from children, since iron overdose is a serious cause of poisoning in young children. Dark stools are expected and are not a sign of bleeding, although black tarry stools with pain should be checked.

Drug Class

• Iron supplement
• Mineral supplement

Ferocare tablet 15mg formula

• Iron Bisglycinate

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Ferocare tablet 15mg?

• Take one Ferocare tablet daily, or as advised by the doctor.
• Taking it on an empty stomach improves absorption, but it can be taken with food if it upsets the stomach.
• Vitamin C rich foods or juice can help absorption.
• Avoid tea, coffee, milk, and calcium supplements within 2 hours of the tablet.

Drug Interactions

• Antacids, calcium, and milk: These reduce iron absorption, so keep a gap of at least 2 hours.
• Levothyroxine: Iron can lower thyroid tablet absorption, so separate doses by about 4 hours.
• Tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics: Iron binds these antibiotics and lowers their effect, so take them several hours apart.

Risks and warnings

• Children: Accidental iron overdose is dangerous for young children, so store safely and seek emergency help if swallowed.
• Iron overload conditions: People with hemochromatosis or repeated blood transfusions should not take iron unless prescribed.
• Stomach or bowel disease: Those with ulcers or inflammatory bowel disease should check with a doctor first.
• Unconfirmed deficiency: Taking iron without a test can hide other causes of anemia, so confirm with a blood test.

Ferocare Tablet 15mg Side Effects

• Constipation
• Nausea
• Stomach upset or heartburn
• Diarrhea
• Dark or black stools (harmless)
• Metallic taste

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C (86°F) in a cool, dry place.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Keep the pack tightly closed.
• Keep out of reach of children.