Tonoferon SF Capsule 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ferrous Succinate 200 mg+Folic Acid 400 mcg+Succinic Acid 210 mg
Manufacturer
East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd
Variant
10 Capsule(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT TONOFERON SF CAPSULETONOFERON SF CAPSULE contains a combination of Ferrous succinate, Folic acid, and Succinic acid that belongs to the group of medicines called Iron salts, Vitamins, and Dicarboxylic acids derivatives respectively. It is used to manage or manage nutritional anaemia due to iron or folate deficiency. It is also used to manage or manage iron deficiency states or depleted bone marrow iron (ferritin) stores during increased physical growth & physiological demand such as pregnancy, childhood, & adolescence, heavy/chronic blood loss after surgery, bleeding piles, and gynaecological disorders (from menarche to menopause). It is also used while recovering from chronic illnesses (such as TB, malaria, kidney diseases, & liver diseases) or in old age. Anaemia is a condition in which the red blood cell count decreases abnormally due to deficiency of iron or folic acid or due to excessive blood loss conditions. TONOFERON SF CAPSULE is not recommended for use in deficiency of vitamin B12, possibly caused by pernicious anaemia or if you have a vegetarian diet. Before using TONOFERON SF CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are under therapy for a folate-dependent tumour, have a family history of neural tube defects (NTDs), are obese, or have diabetes. TONOFERON SF CAPSULE should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. The most common
Uses
OF TONOFERON SF CAPSULE It is used to manage or manage nutritional anaemia due to iron or folate deficiency It is used to manage or manage iron deficiency states or depleted bone marrow iron (ferritin) stores during periods of increased physical growth & physiological demand
How It Works
TONOFERON SF CAPSULE helps in replenishing blood in the body where Ferrous succinate and succinic acid work by directly increasing the iron stores in the body, thereby enhancing the synthesis of haemoglobin and myoglobin (oxygen carrying pigment in muscles). Folic acid acts as a vital co-factor in the synthesis of the “heme” (iron) part of haemoglobin.
Directions for Use
Take TONOFERON SF CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
TONOFERON SF CAPSULE are nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach upset. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsens. USES OF TONOFERON SF CAPSULE It is used to manage or manage nutritional anaemia due to iron or folate deficiency It is used to manage or manage iron deficiency states or depleted bone marrow iron (ferritin) stores during periods of increased physical growth & physiological demand HOW TONOFERON SF CAPSULE WORKSTONOFERON SF CAPSULE helps in replenishing blood in the body where Ferrous succinate and succinic acid work by directly increasing the iron stores in the body, thereby enhancing the synthesis of haemoglobin and myoglobin (oxygen carrying pigment in muscles). Folic acid acts as a vital co-factor in the synthesis of the “heme” (iron) part of haemoglobin. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake TONOFERON SF CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF TONOFERON SF CAPSULECOMMON nausea/vomiting constipation diarrhoea stomach upset RAREStop taking TONOFERON SF CAPSULE and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of allergic reactions such as skin rash, flaking skin, boils, or sore lips and mouth signs of serious allergic reactions such as sudden noisy breathing, fluttering or tightness of the chest or collapse
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYUse with CautionTONOFERON SF CAPSULE should be used with caution in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGUse with CautionTONOFERON SF CAPSULE should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionTONOFERON SF CAPSULE has a negligible effect on your ability to drive or use machines. ALLERGYContraindicatedTONOFERON SF CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Ferrous Succinate, Folic acid, Succinic Acid or any other ingredients of this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking. OTHERSTONOFERON SF CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you: have a deficiency of vitamin B12 due to pernicious anaemia are in a vegetarian diet Before taking TONOFERON SF CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you: are under management for a folate-dependent tumour have a family history of birth defects called neural tube defects have diabetes are obese
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before taking TONOFERON SF CAPSULE, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicine: anti-epileptics (medicines used to manage epilepsy and fits) Ex. phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone antibacterials (medicines used to manage infections) Ex. chloramphenicol, co-trimoxazole sulfasalazine (medicines used to manage arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease) methotrexate (medicines used to manage severe active rheumatoid arthritis, severe psoriasis, and certain types of cancer) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of TONOFERON SF CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. However, intake of folic acid in large doses is unlikely to cause harm. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ferrous succinate, Folic acid, and Succinic acid Pharmacological Category : Iron salts, Vitamin, and Dicarboxylic acid derivatives Therapeutic Indication : Prevention and management of nutritional anaemia, iron deficiency, depleted bone marrow iron (ferritin) Dosage Forms : Capsule MORE INFORMATION Keep the medicine out of reach in children Store TONOFERON SF CAPSULE below 25°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Tonoferon SF Capsule 10'S.
What TONOFERON SF CAPSULE is used for?
TONOFERON SF CAPSULE is used to manage or manage nutritional anaemia due to iron or folate deficiency. It is used to manage or manage iron deficiency states or depleted bone marrow iron (ferritin) stores during periods of increased physical growth & physiological demand such as pregnancy, childhood, & adolescence, while recovering from chronic illnesses (such as TB, malaria, kidney diseases, & liver diseases), heavy/chronic blood loss after surgery, bleeding piles, gynaecological disorders (from menarche to menopause), etc.
What happens if you take more TONOFERON SF CAPSULE than your required dose?
If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of TONOFERON SF CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. However, intake of folic acid in large doses is unlikely to cause harm.
What side effects are seen with TONOFERON SF CAPSULE?
The most common side effects associated with the use of TONOFERON SF CAPSULE are nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach upset. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsens.
Who should avoid taking TONOFERON SF CAPSULE?
TONOFERON SF CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you are allergic to folic acid or have a deficiency of vitamin B12 due to pernicious anemia or a vegetarian diet. Consult your doctor before taking it.
How TONOFERON SF CAPSULE works?
TONOFERON SF CAPSULE helps in replenishing blood in the body where Ferrous succinate and succinic acid work by directly increasing the iron stores in the body, thereby enhancing the synthesis of haemoglobin and myoglobin (oxygen carrying pigment in muscles). Folic acid acts as a vital co-factor in the synthesis of the “heme” part of haemoglobin.
Is TONOFERON SF CAPSULE safe to use in pregnancy and lactation?
TONOFERON SF CAPSULE is indicated for use in iron deficiency states or depleted bone marrow iron (ferritin) stores in pregnant women. However it should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking.
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Last Updated
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