Folic Acid+iron+succinimide
About Folic Acid+iron+succinimide
Folic Acid+iron+succinimide belongs to a class of medications called 'haematinics' primarily used to treat anaemia (deficiency of iron and haemoglobin). Its deficiency occurs mainly due to poor diet, poor absorption of food or increased folate use in the body (in pregnancy). Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.
Folic Acid+iron+succinimide is a combination of three drugs, namely; Folic acid, Iron (haematinics combination) and Succinimide primarily used to treat anaemia. Folic acid is a vitamin B that helps the body make more red blood cells and helps the red blood cells carry out more oxygenated blood to other tissues of the body. Iron is a necessary mineral in the body needed by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. By combining with a protein called haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lugs. Succinimide works by promoting good health and muscle development.
Take Folic Acid+iron+succinimide as advised by your physician. You are advised to take Folic Acid+iron+succinimide for as long as your physician has recommended it for you, depending upon your medical condition. You may experience constipation, dry mouth, loss of appetite, bloating, diarrhoea in some cases. Most of these side effects of Folic Acid+iron+succinimide do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your physician.
If you have or ever had stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., ulcers, colitis), use/abuse of alcohol, vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anaemia), please inform your physician before taking Folic Acid+iron+succinimide to avoid any complications. Do not start taking any new medication without telling your physician. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, Folic Acid+iron+succinimide is given to a child under 12 years of age should be given under strict medical supervision.
Uses of Folic Acid+iron+succinimide
Medicinal Benefits
Folic Acid+iron+succinimide compromises three medicines, namely: Folic acid, Iron and Succinimide. Folic acid and Iron are important substances required by the body to make more blood cells. Folic acid is a vitamin B that helps the body make more red blood cells and helps the red blood cells carry out more oxygenated blood to other tissues of the body. Iron is an important mineral in the body required by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. By combining with a protein called haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lungs. Succinimide works by promoting good health and muscle development.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Folic Acid+iron+succinimide
- Bloating
- Loss of appetite
- Dry mouth
- Diarrhoea
- Skin rashes
Drug Warnings
Inform your physician before taking Folic Acid+iron+succinimide if you have or had an allergic reaction to any components present in this medicine, has a different type of anaemia, has any condition that affects your red blood cells, like sickle cell anaemia, has a stomach ulcer, or noticed blood in your pee. If you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding, inform your physician before taking Folic Acid+iron+succinimide. Folic Acid+iron+succinimide should only be given to children below 12 years if the doctor clearly specifies it. It is advised to avoid consuming any antacids, dairy products, like tea, or coffee as it may affect the action of Folic Acid+iron+succinimide. Tell your physician about all the medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs advised by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Folic Acid+iron+succinimide is known to interact with medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (penicillamine, sulfasalazine), anticonvulsants (phenytoin), blood cholesterol (cholestyramine), Parkinson's disease (levodopa, carbidopa), thyroid disease (thyroxine), bone disease (bisphosphonates), certain cancers (aminopterin, methotrexate), malaria (pyrimethamine), Wilson's disease (trientine), antibiotics (cotrimoxazole, chloramphenicol, tetracyclines).
Drug-Food Interaction: Folic Acid+iron+succinimide should not be taken along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect Folic Acid+iron+succinimide absorption in the body.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Folic Acid+iron+succinimide is known to interact if you have or ever had a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), anaemia, folate tumour.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionYou are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Folic Acid+iron+succinimide to avoid unpleasant side-effects.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your physician before taking Folic Acid+iron+succinimide if you are pregnant, your physician will suggest you Folic Acid+iron+succinimide if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionFolic Acid+iron+succinimide is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the physician thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
cautionSuccinimide in Folic Acid+iron+succinimide may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy after taking Folic Acid+iron+succinimide.
Liver
cautionDose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your physician if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
cautionDose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your physician if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
cautionFolic Acid+iron+succinimide can be given safely to children provided; a child specialist has recommended dose. Folic Acid+iron+succinimide is not recommended for children below the age of 6 years. For children aged 6 and above the dose of Folic Acid+iron+succinimide will be decided by a child specialist as an overdose of Folic Acid+iron+succinimide in children can lead to deadly poisoning.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation.
- Stick to eat simple meals and avoid spicy foods to avoid sick, stomach discomfort, or heartburn.
- Include healthy fats in your diet that give you enough energy to be active during the day; however, try to limit fats that make you fatty. Take Olive oil, Peanut oil, and Corn oil into your diet.
- Eat foods that are high in vitamin B12, iron, and folic acid can fulfil anaemia disease deficiencies.
- Eat foods high in fibre vegetables, fresh fruit, and cereals, and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation.
Special Advise
Certain diagnostic tests like Complete blood count (CBC) can help check the count of blood cells. Some foods can affect the absorption of Folic Acid+iron+succinimide, including tea, coffee, milk dairy products, eggs, and soybean products, so avoid taking these foods within or after 2 hours of taking this medicine.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
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 disorder.
Folate deficiency: The deficiency of folic acid in the body is known as folate deficiency. It generally occurs when your diet does not have sufficient food that has more folic acid (citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables). Folate deficiency, if left untreated, can lead to anaemia.
FAQs
Folic Acid+iron+succinimide contains Folic acid, Iron and Succinamide. Folic acid is a vitamin B that helps the body make more red blood cells and helps the red blood cells carry out more oxygenated blood to other tissues of the body. Iron is an important mineral in the body required by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. By combining with a protein called haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lugs. Succinamide promotes muscle development and good health.
Folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies usually happen when a person does not take proper diet and vitamin B12 deficiency happening in the elderly, due to poor absorption. Folate is present in more concentration in leafy green vegetables, legumes and some fruits, so consume such products.
Iron is an important mineral in the body required by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. By combining with a protein called haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lugs. Factors including pregnancy, blood loss, or low iron in the diet can reduce the iron supply leading to anaemia.
Folic Acid+iron+succinimide may cause constipation; however, not everyone experiences it. Eating more high fibre foods like vegetables, fresh fruit, and cereals, and drinking plenty of water can relieve symptoms.
Some foods can affect the absorption of Folic Acid+iron+succinimide, including tea, coffee, milk dairy products, eggs, and soybean products, so avoid taking these foods within or after 2 hours of taking this medicine.