DS-Felfext Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia. It enhances the absorption of iron in the body. This way it replenishes the iron stores in your body and helps treat anemia caused by iron deficiency. It also helps in the formation of red blood cells.

DS-Felfext Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. Continue taking it as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, do not take it more than or longer than prescribed by the doctor, as that may cause harmful effects.

It is generally safe medicine with little or no side effects. However, If you experience any symptoms on taking this medicine which you think is caused by it, let your doctor know. They may be able to help.

It is important to let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions or if you are taking any other medications. This will ensure your safety to use this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of DS-Felfext Tablet

Treatment of Iron deficiency anemia

Benefits of DS-Felfext Tablet

In Treatment of 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. DS-Felfext 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 DS-Felfext Tablet, include iron rich foods like spinach, dates, organ meats like liver, iron fortified cereals etc.

Side effects of DS-Felfext 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 DS-Felfext

Limited data available

How to use DS-Felfext 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. DS-Felfext Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How DS-Felfext Tablet works

DS-Felfext Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Ferrous Bisglycinate, Zinc bisglycinate, Folic Acid, and Methylcobalamin. Ferrous Bisglycinate is an anti-anemic medication. It replenishes the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for the formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen. Zinc bisglycinate is a dietary supplement of zinc that provides essential nutrients. 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 is also essential in pregnancy due to its role in the development of the unborn baby's brain and spinal cord. Methylcobalamin is a form of 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 DS-Felfext Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of DS-Felfext Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether DS-Felfext 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 DS-Felfext Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

DS-Felfext Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of DS-Felfext Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

DS-Felfext Tablet is given to treat anemia due to iron deficiency.
It is better to take DS-Felfext Tablet after a meal in order to reduce stomach discomfort.
Let your doctor know if you are taking any antibiotics.
Inform your doctor if you have any gastrointestinal disorders like peptic ulcers or ulcerative colitis.
Iron supplements can make your stools look darker in color. This is completely harmless.
DS-Felfext Tablet can cause constipation, try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water each day.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Patient concerns

Iron deficiency anemia, typhoid

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

What medicine u taking for thatSince when u have these problem

I am suffering from ankylosing spondylitis for last 5 years. My hemoglobin level is always below normal. I am taking Salazar DS twice daily. What medicine to take for the deficiency in blood ?

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Get serum ferritin and vitamin b12levelsTo diagnose type of anemia

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

He had fever from last 2 days Crocin ds

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

Related lab tests

Ferritin

Iron Serum

Total Iron Binding Capacity

Transferrin Saturation

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