Ferocad Injection 
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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol
USED FOR:
Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
COMPOSITION:
Ferrous Ascorbate (NA)
Folic Acid (NA)
Therapeutic Uses:
gynaecological
blood related
CAUTION
Ferocad Injection may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure with alcohol (Disulfiram reactions).
PROBABLY SAFE
Ferocad Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE
Ferocad Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
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.
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.
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.
Uses of Ferrous Ascorbate
Ferrous Ascorbate is used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia and anemia due to chronic kidney disease.
How to use Ferrous Ascorbate
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ferocad Injection works
Ferrous Ascorbate 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.
Common Nausea, Abdominal cramp, Constipation, Abdominal distension, Diarrhoea.
Expert advice for Ferrous Ascorbate
Take ferrous ascorbate with meals to reduce gastric discomfort.
Inform your doctor about any medications you may be receiving for treating infections (antibiotics).
Tell your doctor if you have ulcerations in stomach or intestine (peptic ulcer) or long-term inflammation of the intestine (regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis).
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, blood in stools, black stools, vomiting of blood, low blood pressure, increased heart rate, high blood sugar levels, dehydration, drowsiness, pale appearance, and bluish discoloration of skin, lack of vigor or fits.
Consult your doctor regarding use of ferrous ascorbate in children.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to iron supplements or any of its ingredients.
Do not take if suffering with disorders of excessive iron accumulation in the body (hemosiderosis and hemochromatosis), low hemoglobin in blood due to increased destruction of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia) or inability to produce red blood cells (red cell aplasia).
Uses of Folic Acid
Folic Acid is used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia and anemia due to chronic kidney disease.
How to use Folic Acid
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ferocad Injection works
Folic Acid 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.
Common Nausea, Abdominal distension, Decreased appetite, Flatulence.
Expert advice for Folic Acid
Do not take folic acid, if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to folic acid or any of the other ingredients.
Talk to your doctor, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Q. Does folic acid contain iron?
Folic acid is a component of the B group of vitamins
Q. Can I take folic acid with iron supplement?
It does not contain iron and can be taken with iron supplement
Q. Does vitamin D have folic acid?
Folic acid is a component of the B group of vitamins and it does not have Vitamin D
Q. Is folic acid good for everyone/skin/health/polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)/hair loss/anemia?
Everyone needs folic acid for good health. It is good for skin, hair, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and anemia. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding the use of folic acid
Q. What is Folvite/ Fol123/ Folvite MB tablet used for?
Folvite/ Fol123/ Folvite MB are the trade names for active drug folic acid. Folvite contains only folic acid which is a component of the B group of vitamins. While Fol123/ Folvite MB, in addition to folic acid also has other forms of vitamin B. In addition folic acid is also used for prevention of folate deficiency caused by some medicines (e.g. phenytoin, phenobarbital and primidone used to treat epilepsy), folate deficiency caused by long-term red blood cell damage or kidney dialysis However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding the dose and duration of use of folic acid
Q. How long can I take folic acid for?
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration
Q. Does folic acid have side effects increase weight/acidity?
Folic acid may have rare side effect like acidity, while it has no known effect on weight gain
Q. Can I take folic acid with birth control?
Folic acid supplementation does not affect birth control, and can be taken if you are suffering from anemia due to folic acid deficiency However, always follow the advice of the doctor regarding the dose and duration of use of folic acid
Q. Can I take folic acid with methotrexate/warfarin/calcium/metformin/antibiotics?
Folic acid may interact with medicines such as methotrexate/sulfonamide antibiotics (sulfasalazine, cotrimoxazole etc). It has no known effect if taken with warfarin/calcium/ metformin.
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