Hemocare Baby Drops 15ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ferrous Ascorbate 10 mg+Folic Acid 100 mcg
Manufacturer
MMC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT HEMOCARE BABY DROPSHEMOCARE BABY DROPS contains Ferrous ascorbate and Folic acid which belongs to the group of medicines called Hematinics. It is used in children to manage iron deficiency anemia and blood loss. Anemia is when your body can't produce enough of haemoglobin (a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen), due to insufficient iron. HEMOCARE BABY DROPS is not recommended to be taken if you have vitamin B12 deficiency, blood disorder, recurrent blood transfusions, stomach ulcer or other digestive disorders or anemia that is not due to iron deficiency. Before taking HEMOCARE BABY DROPS, inform your doctor if you had or have folate dependent tumour or if you had all or part of the stomach removed. The most common
Uses
OF HEMOCARE BABY DROPSUsed in children for management of: iron deficiency anemia blood loss
How It Works
HEMOCARE BABY DROPS helps manage anaemia where Ferrous ascorbate aids in the formation of haemoglobin (substance that carries oxygen to tissues and organs via blood) and Folic acid helps maintain the normal formation of new red blood cells (erythropoiesis).
Directions for Use
Give HEMOCARE BABY DROPS to your child as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will recommend the right dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop giving HEMOCARE BABY DROPS to your child unless your doctor advises you to stop.
Side Effects
taking HEMOCARE BABY DROPS are constipation, diarrhea, nausea, passing dark stools, pain in abdomen, etc. If any of the symptoms worsen, call your doctor. USES OF HEMOCARE BABY DROPSUsed in children for management of: iron deficiency anemia blood loss HOW HEMOCARE BABY DROPS WORKSHEMOCARE BABY DROPS helps manage anaemia where Ferrous ascorbate aids in the formation of haemoglobin (substance that carries oxygen to tissues and organs via blood) and Folic acid helps maintain the normal formation of new red blood cells (erythropoiesis). DIRECTIONS FOR USEGive HEMOCARE BABY DROPS to your child as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will recommend the right dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop giving HEMOCARE BABY DROPS to your child unless your doctor advises you to stop. SIDE EFFECTS OF HEMOCARE BABY DROPSCOMMON flushing nausea, loss of appetite, bloating, constipation, diarrhea bitter/ unpleasant taste in mouth stomach cramps sleep problems feeling depressed passing black/dark stools RAREStop giving HEMOCARE BABY DROPS to your child and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following: allergic reaction
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYHEMOCARE BABY DROPS is recommended for use in children. Consult your doctor for advice. BREASTFEEDINGHEMOCARE BABY DROPS is recommended for use in children. Consult your doctor for advice. ALLERGYDo not give HEMOCARE BABY DROPS to your child if you are allergic to ferrous ascorbate, folic acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSHEMOCARE BABY DROPS is not recommended for use if your child have: hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis (iron overload disorders) hemolytic anaemia (an increased rate of destruction of red blood cells as compared to the rate of formation of red blood cells) any malignant disease (except megaloblastic anaemia due to folic acid deficiency) vitamin B12 deficiency any blood disorders recurrent blood transfusions a stomach ulcer or other digestive disorders (Ex. regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis) anemia not occurring due to iron deficiency Before giving HEMOCARE BABY DROPS to you child, inform your doctor if they have: or had folate dependent tumour all or portion of the stomach removed
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before giving HEMOCARE BABY DROPS to your child, inform your doctor if you are giving any of the following medicines: medicines used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. ofloxacin, cotrimoxazole, chloramphenicol, sulfamethoxazole, tetracycline, neomycin) medicines used for epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin) medicines used to reduce acidity (Ex. magnesium hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate, aluminium carbonate) penicillamine (used to manage rheumatoid arthritis) sulfasalazine (used for inflammatory bowel diseases) cholestyramine (used to reduce blood cholesterol or control diarrhoea) thyroxine (used for thyroid conditions) medicines used in bone problems (Ex. risedronate, alendronate, ibandronate) medicines used for certain cancers (Ex. aminopterin, methotrexate) pyrimethamine (used to manage malaria) trientine (used for Wilson’s disease) methyldopa (used for high blood pressure) zinc (used as mineral supplement) B. Drug- Food Interactions: Avoid giving tea, coffee, milk or eggs to your child at the same time as HEMOCARE BABY DROPS, as the body may absorb less of the iron supplement, which may reduce the effect of this medicine. Overdosage: If your child or anyone else accidentally take too much of HEMOCARE BABY DROPS, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose include stomach pain, diarrhea or vomiting. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ferrous ascorbate, Folic acid Pharmacological Category : Vitamins and Minerals Therapeutic Indication : Anemia Dosage Forms : Tablet, capsule, oral drops, syrup, suspension, syringe MORE INFORMATION Keep HEMOCARE BABY DROPS out of reach of children Store HEMOCARE BABY DROPS in a cool, dark place
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DETAILS Written By Dr. Jeenal Rajani
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
10 Nov 2022