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Fillfer Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Uses:

Anaemia

Medicinal Benefits:

Fillfer Tablet is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ferrous ascorbate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Fillfer 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.

FAQs

Fillfer Tablet contains Ferrous ascorbate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Fillfer 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 Fillfer Tablet with coffee, tea or dairy products at the same time as they may reduce the absorption of Fillfer Tablet . However, you may drink coffee or tea 2 hours before or after taking Fillfer Tablet .

You are not recommended to take Fillfer Tablet with phenytoin as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the concentration of Fillfer Tablet in blood and increase the risk of seizures (fits). However, please consult a doctor before taking Fillfer Tablet with phenytoin.

Fillfer 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 Fillfer Tablet .

Fillfer 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 Fillfer Tablet .