Irostep XT Tablet belongs to a class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to treat iron deficiency and its associated anaemia. Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells due to low iron levels. 

Irostep XT Tablet contains Elemental Iron, Folic acid, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental Iron is an essential mineral that aids in producing red blood cells and transporting oxygen to body tissues. Folic acid helps form red blood cells and prevents and treats folate deficiency (low blood levels of folate). Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, Irostep XT Tablet 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 Irostep XT Tablet . It is essential to seek medical advice before starting Irostep XT Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Irostep XT Tablet . Irostep XT Tablet should be given to children only when advised by the doctor.

Irostep XT Tablet contains Elemental Iron, Folic Acid, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental iron is a mineral that the body requires for red blood cells to transport oxygen to other cells and tissues. Iron, in combination with a protein in the blood called haemoglobin, aids in the transport of adequate oxygen to various body parts. Folic acid promotes the formation of red blood cells. It prevents and treats anaemia and folate deficiency. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues.

• 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 Irostep XT Tablet . Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking Irostep XT Tablet . Iron is excreted into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Irostep XT Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Irostep XT Tablet . Irostep XT Tablet should be used for children only when suggested by the doctor. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Irostep XT Tablet may interact with antacids, antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, cephalexin, penicillamine), fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), and HIV/AIDS medicines (ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interaction: Irostep XT Tablet should not be taken along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect iron absorption.

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

• CIPROFLOXACIN
• CEPHALEXIN
• PENICILLAMINE
• PHENYTOIN
• PHENOBARBITAL
• CISPLATIN
• RITONAVIR

• Try folate-rich food sources like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, liver (avoid this during pregnancy), and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid.
• Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.

Regular monitoring of iron and haemoglobin levels is advised to rule out the possibility of anaemia.

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 include fatigue, shortness of breath, light-headedness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, brittle nails, and pale skin.