Difed Syrup 200 ml belongs to a class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to treat iron deficiency anaemia. Iron deficiency occurs mainly due to poor diet, poor absorption of food or increased folate use in the body (during pregnancy). Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells due to low iron levels.

Difed Syrup 200 ml contains Sodium Feredetate, Folic acid, and Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin). Sodium Feredetate acts as an iron source and 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). Vitamin B12 regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It is essential for the proper functioning and development of the blood cells, nerves, and brain.

Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration based on your medical condition. In some cases, Difed Syrup 200 ml may cause side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach upset, and confusion. 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 Difed Syrup 200 ml. It is essential to seek medical advice before starting Difed Syrup 200 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Difed Syrup 200 ml should be given to children only when advised by the doctor.

Difed Syrup 200 ml contains Sodium Feredetate, Folic acid, and Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin). Difed Syrup 200 ml is used to treat iron-deficiency anaemia. Sodium Feredetate acts as an iron source and aids in producing red blood cells and the transportation of oxygen to body tissues. It does not cause teeth discolouration and is less likely to cause stomach upset than other iron-containing medicines. Folic acid helps form red blood cells and prevents and treats folate deficiency. Vitamin B12 regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It further helps in the proper functioning and development of the blood cells, nerves, and brain.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Stomach upset
• Confusion 

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Difed Syrup 200 ml or its inactive components. 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 Difed Syrup 200 ml. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking Difed Syrup 200 ml. Iron in Difed Syrup 200 ml is excreted into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Difed Syrup 200 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Difed Syrup 200 ml is safe to use in children only when prescribed by the doctor.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Difed Syrup 200 ml may interact with other iron supplements, antacids and antibiotics (chloramphenicol), Parkinson's medications (levodopa, carbidopa), cholesterol-lowering drugs (cholestyramine), fits medicines (phenobarbital, phenytoin), and anticancer drugs (5-fluorouracil, capecitabine).

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

Drug-Disease Interaction: Difed 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).

• CHLORAMPHENICOL
• LEVODOPA
• CARBIDOPA
• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• PHENOBARBITAL
• PHENYTOIN
• FLUOROURACIL
• CAPECITABINE

• 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 Difed 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.

Iron deficiency anaemia: It is a condition caused due to low iron levels in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying 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. Anaemia can be temporary, which can be treated with the help of supplements. Sometimes, it can also be long-term, which might require medical procedures to treat. It makes you feel tired very quickly due to a lack of oxygen supply in the body. It is one of the most common blood disorders. Anaemia symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, light-headedness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, brittle nails, and pale skin.