Fericom-SF Tablet is a combination of two nutritional supplements. It is used to treat Iron deficiency anemia.

Fericom-SF Tablet can be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time. This medicine should not be consumed more than the recommended dose.

This is usually a safe medicine with very minimal side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions like swelling, itching, difficulty in breathing, hives, etc.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other health conditions. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is advised not to consume alcohol after taking this medicine.

Uses of Fericom-SF Tablet

Iron deficiency anemia

Benefits of Fericom-SF Tablet

In Iron deficiency anemia

Iron deficiency is a condition in which your body lacks iron leading to a condition called anemia. This can result in symptoms that can affect your quality of life. These include shortness of breath, tiredness, reduced concentration, pale or yellow skin, brittle nails etc. Fericom-SF Tablet helps treat as well as prevent iron deficiency by improving the level of iron in your body. It also reduces the risk of iron deficiency in pregnant and lactating women as well those who experience heavy menstrual periods. Along with taking Fericom-SF Tablet, include iron rich foods like spinach, dates, organ meats like liver, iron fortified cereals etc.

Side effects of Fericom-SF Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fericom-SF

No common side effects seen

How to use Fericom-SF Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fericom-SF Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Fericom-SF Tablet works

Fericom-SF Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Sodium Feredetate and Folic Acid. Sodium Feredetate works by replenishing the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen. Folic Acid is a form of vitamin B. It plays a vital role in the formation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. It also contains vitamin B12, that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fericom-SF Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Fericom-SF Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fericom-SF Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Fericom-SF Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Fericom-SF Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Fericom-SF Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Fericom-SF Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Fericom-SF Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Fericom-SF Tablet

₹2.75/Tablet

Solfe Tablet

₹6.2/tablet

125% costlier

Feretate Tablet

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

₹11.8/tablet

329% costlier

Nafer 231mg/1.5mg/15mcg Tablet

Finecure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

₹4.2/tablet

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Rudhiron SF 231mg/1.5mg/15mcg Tablet

Acto Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹2.5/tablet

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Solfe Tablet

Abbott

₹7.53/tablet

174% costlier

Quick tips

Fericom-SF Tablet is given to treat anemia due to iron deficiency.
Let your doctor know if you are taking any antibiotics.
Iron supplements can make your stools look darker in color. This is completely harmless.
Fericom-SF Tablet might cause mild constipation, try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water each day.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Patient concerns

Iron deficiency anemia, typhoid

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

What medicine u taking for thatSince when u have these problem

sf 224 new patient med. required

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Tab Glycomet SR 500 in morningDo regular basis exercise and brisk walk at least 45 minutesRecheck after one month

H.B is just 7 gram not improving iron not suitable

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for blood test. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.Just to give you idea i am giving examples of diseases where anemia is presentCongenital dyserythropoietic anemia Diamond-Blackfan anemia G-6-PD deficiency Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), congenital or acquired Iron refractory iron deficiency anemia (IRIDA) Nutritional iron deficiency Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria Pure red cell aplasia Rheumatoid arthritis Sideroblastic anemia Unstable hemoglobinopathies Hookworm infection Hypothyroidism Myelodysplastic syndrome Myelofibrosis Systemic lupus erythematosus Thalassemia Thalassemia intermedia Pyruvate kinase deficiency

Related lab tests

Ferritin

Iron Serum

Total Iron Binding Capacity

Transferrin Saturation

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References

Combs Jr. GF, McClung JP. The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health. 5th ed. Westborough, MA: Academic Press; 2017.
Coates PM, Betz JM, Blackman MR, et al. (Editors). Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. 2nd ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2010.

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