Ferrous Ascorbate (NA) + Folic Acid (NA)

Ferrous Ascorbate (NA) + Folic Acid (NA) is a combination medicine that is used for iron deficiency and anemia. It helps the body make healthy new cells and maintain iron levels in the blood.

Ferrous Ascorbate (NA) + Folic Acid (NA) is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor and should not be self-administered. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine as long as it prescribed to you.

Nausea, vomiting and stomach upset are some common side effects of this medicine. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, it is suggested to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

• Treatment of Iron deficiency
• Treatment of Anemia

Treatment of Iron deficiency
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. Ferrous Ascorbate (NA) + Folic Acid (NA) helps treat as well as prevent iron deficiency by improving the level of iron in your body. Along with taking Ferrous Ascorbate (NA) + Folic Acid (NA), include iron-rich foods like spinach, dates, organ meats like liver, iron-fortified cereals, etc.

Treatment of Anemia
Anemia occurs when you do not have enough red blood cells or when your red blood cells do not function properly. One of the most common causes of anemia is a lack of iron in your body. Ferrous Ascorbate (NA) + Folic Acid (NA) prevents and treats anemia by improving the level of iron in the body. This helps reduce symptoms such as tiredness, weakness, reduced concentration, pale or yellow skin, brittle nails, dry hair, etc. Along with taking Ferrous Ascorbate (NA) + Folic Acid (NA), include iron-rich foods like spinach, dates, organ meats like liver, iron-fortified cereals, etc.

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 Anefol XT

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dark colored stool
• Upset stomach

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Ferrous Ascorbate (NA) + Folic Acid (NA) is a combination of two nutritional supplements: Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid which replenish the body's stores of important 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. Ferrous Ascorbate acts as a catalyst in various biochemical reactions in our body, facilitates transport and utilization of oxygen and helps in cell growth and proliferation. This improves the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin.

• Ferrous Ascorbate (NA) + Folic Acid (NA) is given to treat anemia due to iron deficiency.

• 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.

• Ferrous Ascorbate (NA) + Folic Acid (NA) can cause constipation, try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water every day.

Finecure Pharmaceuticals Limited. Managing anemia: Focus on ferrous ascorbate and folic acid. Passi Publication Pvt. Ltd. [Accessed 26 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from: