Ferium Xt Tablet

Ferium Xt Tablet is a prescription iron and folate supplement made with ferrous ascorbate and folic acid in each tablet, as labelled. It belongs to the hematinic class and is used to treat or prevent iron-deficiency anemia and folate deficiency, especially when extra iron and folate support is needed during pregnancy, heavy periods, poor intake, or recovery from blood loss. Ferium Xt Tablet helps restore red blood cell production and improve hemoglobin when a clinician has confirmed a need for supplementation.

How it works: Ferrous ascorbate supplies iron that the body uses to make hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Folic acid helps the bone marrow make healthy new red blood cells, and the tablet form provides these nutrients in a convenient dose for regular use.

Ferium Xt Tablet is the regular tablet strength in this line and is different from the chewable form, the D3 version, and the XT DHA kit. A doctor may choose Ferium Xt Tablet when a patient can swallow tablets and needs a straightforward iron-plus-folate product without the added features of the other forms. Because the labeled strength is fixed per tablet, it is not the same as lower-strength iron supplements and should be used only as directed.

• Iron-deficiency anemia
• Folate deficiency
• Pregnancy-related supplementation when prescribed
• Anemia from poor dietary intake
• Recovery after blood loss
• Support for red blood cell formation

• Swallow Ferium Xt Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush it unless your clinician tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• If it upsets your stomach, your doctor may advise taking it with food; however, food can reduce iron absorption.
• Avoid taking it with tea, coffee, milk, or calcium-rich foods at the same time because they can reduce absorption.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gives you; do not change the dose on your own.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Ferium Xt Tablet provides ferrous ascorbate plus folic acid in the amount printed on the pack and leaflet for each tablet. It may be taken once daily or as prescribed, and the exact dose and duration depend on the reason for treatment and your lab results. Do not take more than your doctor recommends; the maximum daily dose is individualized for this product and should be set by the prescriber.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ferrous Ascorbate + Folic Acid may include:

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Dark-colored stools
• Vomiting
• Metallic taste in the mouth

• Use only if your clinician has confirmed a need for iron and folic acid, especially with this labeled tablet strength.
• Keep out of reach of children; iron-containing tablets can be dangerous if accidentally swallowed by a child.
• Tell your doctor if you have stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, hemochromatosis, thalassemia, or other iron-storage problems.
• Use caution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and follow the prescribed dose exactly.
• Do not take at the same time as antacids, calcium, or multivitamins unless your clinician advises it.
• This tablet may darken stools; that is common with iron, but report tarry stools with pain or bleeding.
• If you have diabetes or other chronic illness, ask your clinician whether any added ingredients or timing instructions apply.

• Antacids and acid reducers may lower iron absorption.
• Calcium supplements, दूध/dairy, and multivitamins with calcium or magnesium can reduce absorption.
• Tetracycline and fluoroquinolone antibiotics can bind to iron and work less well if taken together.
• Levothyroxine may need to be separated from Ferium Xt Tablet to avoid reduced absorption of the thyroid medicine.
• Bisphosphonates and some Parkinson’s medicines can interact with iron and may need dose spacing.

Store Ferium Xt Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.