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Fcmalt 1000 mg/ 20 ml Injection 1's Substitute

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Uses:

Iron deficiency anaemia

Medicinal Benefits:

Fcmalt 1000 mg/ 20 ml Injection 1's belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in patients who are intolerant to oral iron preparations and have non-dialysis dependant chronic kidney disease. Fcmalt 1000 mg/ 20 ml Injection 1's contains ‘ferric carboxymaltose’, which acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Fcmalt 1000 mg/ 20 ml Injection 1's helps in treating anaemia. Iron is necessary for various vital processes in the body.

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Fcmalt 1000 mg/ 20 ml Injection 1's acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Fcmalt 1000 mg/ 20 ml Injection 1's helps in treating anaemia.

Fcmalt 1000 mg/ 20 ml Injection 1's might cause hypophosphatemia (low phosphorus levels). Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as severe tiredness, bone or muscle pain, as these could be a sign of low phosphorus levels. Regular monitoring of phosphorus levels whilst on treatment with Fcmalt 1000 mg/ 20 ml Injection 1's is advised.

Consult your doctor if you have hypertension as Fcmalt 1000 mg/ 20 ml Injection 1's might cause high blood pressure, sometimes accompanied by dizziness, facial flushing, or nausea. Your doctor will monitor for signs and symptoms of hypertension while on treatment with Fcmalt 1000 mg/ 20 ml Injection 1's.

Fcmalt 1000 mg/ 20 ml Injection 1's might cause the stools to appear darker than usual; this is due to the elimination of unabsorbed iron. Do not worry, as it is normal and harmless. Consult a doctor if this bothers you or if you notice blood in your stools.

Oral iron preparations will be less effective when taken along with Fcmalt 1000 mg/ 20 ml Injection 1's. Inform your doctor if you are taking oral iron preparations or any supplements.