Befer Syrup 200 ml belongs to a class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to treat iron deficiency anaemia and nutritional deficiencies. Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells due to low iron levels. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food.

Befer Syrup 200 ml contains Elemental Iron, Folic acid, and Cyanocobalamin. Elemental Iron is an essential mineral that aids in producing red blood cells and the transportation of oxygen to body tissues. Folic acid helps in forming red blood cells and prevents and treats folate deficiency (low blood levels of folate). Cyanocobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that helps in the proper functioning of the brain and nerves and the production of red blood cells.

Your doctor will decide the duration based on your medical condition. In some cases, Befer Syrup 200 ml may cause side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis) before starting Befer Syrup 200 ml. It is essential to seek medical advice before starting Befer Syrup 200 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to avoid/limit alcohol consumption. Befer Syrup 200 ml should be given to children only when advised by the doctor.

Befer Syrup 200 ml contains Elemental Iron, Folic acid, and Cyanocobalamin. Elemental Iron is an essential body mineral required by the red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. By combining with a protein in the blood called haemoglobin, iron helps carry adequate oxygen to various body parts. Folic acid helps in forming red blood cells. It prevents and treats anaemia and folate deficiency. Cyanocobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain and nerves and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Befer Syrup 200 ml treats nutritional deficiencies and anaemia.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Stomach upset

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, heart/kidney/liver/ diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis) before starting Befer Syrup 200 ml. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking Befer Syrup 200 ml. Iron is excreted into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Befer Syrup 200 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while on treatment with Befer Syrup 200 ml. Befer Syrup 200 ml should be used in children only when suggested by the doctor. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Befer Syrup 200 ml may interact with other iron supplements, antacids, antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, gentamicin), fits medicines (phenobarbital, phenytoin), and heartburn medicines (omeprazole, cimetidine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Befer Syrup 200 ml should not be taken along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect iron absorption.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Befer Syrup 200 ml should be used with caution in heart, liver or kidney diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis).

• CIPROFLOXACIN
• DOXYCYCLINE
• GENTAMICIN
• PHENOBARBITAL
• PHENYTOIN
• OMEPRAZOLE
• CIMETIDINE

• Include red meat, pork, poultry, and seafood in your diet.
• Iron sources like kidney beans, black beans, spinach, raisins, apricots, and lentils will help improve your iron deficiency when taken along with Befer Syrup 200 ml.
• Also, include iron-fortified cereals, bread, and pasta timely in your regular food intake.
• Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption into the body.
• You can also try iron gummies if you have sweet cravings.
• Recent trends, like using cast iron utensils for cooking, can also improve your iron levels.

Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when a person's nutrient intake is lesser than the body's recommended requirement. It can lead to various health problems like a weak immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.

Iron deficiency anaemia: It is a condition caused due to low iron levels, in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to various body tissues. If the body has too little iron, it cannot make enough haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the main protein in the red blood cells, responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Symptoms of anaemia include fatigue, shortness of breath, light-headedness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, brittle nails, and pale skin.