Carbostar XT Tablet Substitute
Composition:
FERROUS ASCORBATE-100MG + FOLIC ACID-1.5MG
Uses:
Anaemia
Medicinal Benefits:
Carbostar XT Tablet is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ferrous ascorbate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Carbostar XT Tablet works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and hemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBCs are produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen. Also, folic acid is necessary in pregnancy as it plays a role in the development of the brain and spinal cord in the unborn baby.
Carbostar XT Tablet contains Ferrous ascorbate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Carbostar XT Tablet works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBC are produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets sufficient supply of oxygen.
You are not recommended to take Carbostar XT Tablet with coffee, tea or dairy products at the same time as they may reduce the absorption of Carbostar XT Tablet . However, you may drink coffee or tea 2 hours before or after taking Carbostar XT Tablet .
You are not recommended to take Carbostar XT Tablet with phenytoin as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the concentration of Carbostar XT Tablet in blood and increase the risk of seizures (fits). However, please consult a doctor before taking Carbostar XT Tablet with phenytoin.
Carbostar XT Tablet is not recommended for hemochromatosis (excessive iron in the body) patients as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Therefore, it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any iron overload conditions before taking Carbostar XT Tablet .
Carbostar XT Tablet is essential to take during pregnancy to maintain correct levels of iron and folic acid and reduce the risk of neural tube defects in babies. However, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before using Carbostar XT Tablet .