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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sureshvarma D , MPharma
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:08 PM IST

About Ferate Tablet 10's

Ferate Tablet 10's belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (anaemia caused by too little iron in the body). Ferate Tablet 10's does not cause teeth discolouration and is less likely to cause stomach upset than other iron-containing medicines. Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues.
 
Ferate Tablet 10's contains ‘Sodium Feredetate’, which acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and production of red blood cells. Thereby, Ferate Tablet 10's helps in treating anaemia. 
 
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, mild diarrhoea, flatulence, and constipation. 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 using prescription/non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Ferate Tablet 10's. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Ferate Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor. Consult a doctor before taking Ferate Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ferate Tablet 10's should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Ferate Tablet 10's, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

Uses of Ferate Tablet 10's

Iron deficiency anaemia

Medicinal Benefits

Ferate Tablet 10's belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (anaemia caused by too little iron in the body). Ferate Tablet 10's acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Ferate Tablet 10's helps in treating anaemia. Ferate Tablet 10's does not cause teeth discolouration and is less likely to cause stomach upset than other iron-containing medicines. When prescribed, Ferate Tablet 10's can be taken by pregnant women when other forms of iron is not well tolerated, by children and adults who are anaemic due to rheumatoid arthritis.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/ Solution: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ferate Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Mild diarrhoea
  • Flatulence (wind)
  • Constipation

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ferate Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have iron haemochromatosis or haemosiderosis, sensitivity to iron-containing preparations, are taking iron injections or have had repeated blood transfusions. Inform your doctor if you have haemolytic anaemia, iron storage or absorption disease, gastrointestinal disease (ulcers, gastritis), liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ferate Tablet 10's should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Let your doctor know if you are using prescription/non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Ferate Tablet 10's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Ferate Tablet 10's may interact with antibiotic (chloramphenicol), chelating agent (dimercaprol, penicillamine, trientine), anti-hypertensive (methyldopa), immunosuppressant (mycophenolate), anti-Parkinson (levodopa, carbidopa, entacapone), hormone (thyroxine), bile-acid sequestrant (cholestyramine), antacid (omeprazole), supplements (calcium, magnesium, zinc), bisphosphonates, fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, bicarbonates, and carbonates.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid taking Ferate Tablet 10's with tea, coffee, milk/milk products, eggs, vitamin c (ascorbic acid), and citric acid.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have iron haemochromatosis or haemosiderosis (iron overload), haemolytic anaemia, iron storage or absorption disease, or gastrointestinal disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • DIMERCAPROL
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • TRIENTINE
  • METHYLDOPA
  • MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
  • LEVODOPA
  • CARBIDOPA
  • ENTACAPONE
  • THYROXINE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • OMEPRAZOLE
  • CALCIUM
  • ZINC+ZINC GLUCONATE
  • MAGNESIUM CARBONATE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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. 
  • Include leafy vegetables, poultry, seafood, beans, nuts, seeds, meat and fortified food in your diet.

Special Advise

  • Ferate Tablet 10's might cause blackening/darkening of the stools and can interfere with test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Ferate Tablet 10's.
  • Regular blood tests while taking Ferate Tablet 10's are advised.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Iron deficiency anaemia: Anaemia is the decrease in the red blood cells or haemoglobin concentration in the blood or the lowered ability to carry oxygen. It is a condition 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, which is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Anaemia can be caused by blood loss due to ulcers, haemorrhoids, inflammation of the stomach, menstruation, or problems with bone marrow. Symptoms include tiredness, weakness, shortness of breath, light-headedness, pale skin, dizziness, or fast heartbeat.

About Ferate Tablet 10's

Ferate Tablet 10's belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (anaemia caused by too little iron in the body). Ferate Tablet 10's does not cause teeth discolouration and is less likely to cause stomach upset than other iron-containing medicines. Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues.
 
Ferate Tablet 10's contains ‘Sodium Feredetate’, which acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and production of red blood cells. Thereby, Ferate Tablet 10's helps in treating anaemia. 
 
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, mild diarrhoea, flatulence, and constipation. 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 using prescription/non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Ferate Tablet 10's. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Ferate Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor. Consult a doctor before taking Ferate Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ferate Tablet 10's should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Ferate Tablet 10's, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

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Uses of Ferate Tablet 10's

Iron deficiency anaemia

Medicinal Benefits

Ferate Tablet 10's belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (anaemia caused by too little iron in the body). Ferate Tablet 10's acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Ferate Tablet 10's helps in treating anaemia. Ferate Tablet 10's does not cause teeth discolouration and is less likely to cause stomach upset than other iron-containing medicines. When prescribed, Ferate Tablet 10's can be taken by pregnant women when other forms of iron is not well tolerated, by children and adults who are anaemic due to rheumatoid arthritis.

Side Effects of Ferate Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Mild diarrhoea
  • Flatulence (wind)
  • Constipation

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/ Solution: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ferate Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have iron haemochromatosis or haemosiderosis, sensitivity to iron-containing preparations, are taking iron injections or have had repeated blood transfusions. Inform your doctor if you have haemolytic anaemia, iron storage or absorption disease, gastrointestinal disease (ulcers, gastritis), liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ferate Tablet 10's should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Let your doctor know if you are using prescription/non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Ferate Tablet 10's.

Therapeutic Class

IRON PREPARATIONS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • DIMERCAPROL
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • TRIENTINE
  • METHYLDOPA
  • MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
  • LEVODOPA
  • CARBIDOPA
  • ENTACAPONE
  • THYROXINE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • OMEPRAZOLE
  • CALCIUM
  • ZINC+ZINC GLUCONATE
  • MAGNESIUM CARBONATE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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. 
  • Include leafy vegetables, poultry, seafood, beans, nuts, seeds, meat and fortified food in your diet.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Ferate Tablet 10's might cause blackening/darkening of the stools and can interfere with test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Ferate Tablet 10's.
  • Regular blood tests while taking Ferate Tablet 10's are advised.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Iron deficiency anaemia: Anaemia is the decrease in the red blood cells or haemoglobin concentration in the blood or the lowered ability to carry oxygen. It is a condition 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, which is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Anaemia can be caused by blood loss due to ulcers, haemorrhoids, inflammation of the stomach, menstruation, or problems with bone marrow. Symptoms include tiredness, weakness, shortness of breath, light-headedness, pale skin, dizziness, or fast heartbeat.