Raricap L Suspension 200 ml

Raricap L Suspension 200 ml belongs to a class of medications called 'haematinics' primarily used to treat anaemia (lack of blood) and iron deficiency. Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues.

Raricap L Suspension 200 ml is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ferrous calcium citrate (iron supplement) and folic acid (vitamin B9). Raricap L Suspension 200 ml works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (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.

Take Raricap L Suspension 200 ml as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach pain or a change in the colour of the stool. Most of these side effects of Raricap L Suspension 200 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Raricap L Suspension 200 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Raricap L Suspension 200 ml. Raricap L Suspension 200 ml should be used with caution in children and only if advised by a doctor. If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Raricap L Suspension 200 ml.

Raricap L Suspension 200 ml contains Ferrous calcium citrate (iron supplement) and folic acid (vitamin B9). Raricap L Suspension 200 ml works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (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.

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Change in colour of stool

If you are allergic to Raricap L Suspension 200 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Raricap L Suspension 200 ml. Raricap L Suspension 200 ml should be used in children in doses as advised by a doctor. If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Raricap L Suspension 200 ml as it may contain lactose. If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Raricap L Suspension 200 ml.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Raricap L Suspension 200 ml may interact with anticonvulsants (phenobarbital, primidone, phenytoin, sodium valproate, carbamazepine), antibiotics (chloramphenicol, cotrimoxazole, trimethoprim), antimaniac drug (lithium), water tablet (triamterene), anti-inflammatory drug (sulfasalazine), painkillers (aspirin), anticancer drug (methotrexate).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid intake of dairy products, coffee or tea with Raricap L Suspension 200 ml at the same time as they may reduce the absorption of Raricap L Suspension 200 ml.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Raricap L Suspension 200 ml.

• PHENOBARBITAL
• PHENYTOIN
• PRIMIDONE
• SODIUM VALPROATE
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• CHLORAMPHENICOL
• COTRIMOXAZOLE
• TRIMETHOPRIM
• LITHIUM
• TRIAMTERENE
• SULFASALAZINE
• ASPIRIN
• METHOTREXATE

• Eat a healthy diet, especially green leafy vegetables, and do regular physical exercise.
• Limit junk food items from outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.
• Increase intake of fruits in your diet especially fruits rich in iron like pomegranate, citrus fruits.
• Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol.

Anaemia: It is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues. Anaemia can be temporary, which can be treated with the help of supplements, and it can also be long-term, which might require medical procedures. 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.