HB-Tonic 200 ml belongs to the group of medicines called nutritional supplements used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies such as iron deficiency, anaemia, and folic acid deficiency. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases.
 
HB-Tonic 200 ml contains Cyanocobalamin, Ferric ammonium citrate, and Folic acid. Cyanocobalamin is essential for growth, cell production, protein and tissue synthesis. Ferric ammonium citrate acts as a source of iron which helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Folic acid is necessary for various bodily functions, such as the production of red blood cells, growth, and development. Together, HB-Tonic 200 ml helps in treating nutritional deficiencies.
 
You are advised to take HB-Tonic 200 ml for as long as your doctor has recommended it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as stomach upset, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or herbal products before starting HB-Tonic 200 ml. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in HB-Tonic 200 ml, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking HB-Tonic 200 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. HB-Tonic 200 ml should not be given to children unless advised by a doctor. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with HB-Tonic 200 ml, so please consult a doctor.

HB-Tonic 200 ml is a combination of three supplements, namely: Cyanocobalamin, Ferric ammonium citrate, and Folic acid. HB-Tonic 200 ml is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies. Cyanocobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain, nerves and the production of red blood cells. Ferric ammonium citrate acts as a source of iron which helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Folic acid is necessary for various bodily functions, such as nucleotide biosynthesis and remethylation of homocysteine. Together, HB-Tonic 200 ml helps in treating nutritional deficiencies.

• Stomach upset
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Do not take HB-Tonic 200 ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have a blood disorder, stomach ulcers, folate dependant tumour, iron overload syndrome, stomach bleeding, stomach/intestinal disorder, diabetes, heart, kidney, liver problems or if you receive blood transfusions. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. HB-Tonic 200 ml should be given to children only if advised by the doctor. Let your doctor know if you are using any other medicines, or herbal products before starting HB-Tonic 200 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions: HB-Tonic 200 ml may interact with an antibacterial agent (nitrofurantoin), anticancer drug (methotrexate), antiparasitic (pyrimethamine), anticonvulsants (phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming milk, milk products, tea, coffee, meat, and whole grains simultaneously as taking HB-Tonic 200 ml, as they might affect the absorption of HB-Tonic 200 ml.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a blood disorder or stomach ulcer.

• NITROFURANTOIN
• METHOTREXATE
• PYRIMETHAMINE
• PHENOBARBITAL
• PHENYTOIN
• PRIMIDONE

• Follow a well-balanced diet.
• Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 
• Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
• Avoid processed and fried food. 

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases. Sometimes your body is unable to absorb many nutrients even if you are consuming them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.