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Hemfer-XT Tablet Hemfer-XT Tablet

Hemfer-XT Tablet

Quantity Description: strip of 10 tablets
Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Price: ₹ 101.5

Information about Hemfer-XT Tablet

Hemfer-XT tablet is an iron supplement that helps you improve the levels of iron in your blood. It helps in strengthening blood cell weakness, making your body healthy and energetic. It also has folic acid for maintaining the overall functioning of the body. The key role of folic acid is to make healthy red blood cells.

It is an OTC medication and can be purchased without any medical prescription, however it is advised to consult your doctor without making any decision. It comes in an air tight pack of 10 capsules ensuring prevention against any contaminants.

Ingredients -

  • Elemental Iron
  • Folic Acid

Benefits -

  • Iron aids oxygen transportation in your body resulting in making an individual feel energetic and preventing anaemia.
  • Folic acid is important for functions like nucleotide biosynthesis and remethylation of homocysteine. It is especially during periods of rapid cell division and growth.

Side effects -

  • Skin rashes
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomach discomforts
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting

Precautions -

Do not consume this medication in case of the following conditions -

  • In case of medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, kidney or liver problem If you are on supplements or any health approaches.
  • If you are allergic to any component present in the supplement.
  • Planned any medical procedures like surgery or operation within the time period of one month.

Storage instructions -

This medication should be kept at room temperature in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unopened until use.

Dosage -

Hemfer-XT tablets should be consumed orally with water, post meals. Consult your medical professional for dietary indications.

Ques: What are the uses of Hemfer-XT tablets?
Ans: Herfem-XT tablet is used for treatment and prevention of iron deficiency.
Ques: How long do I need to take Hemfer-XT tablets before I see improvement in my condition?
Ans: It is advised to take Hemfer-XT tablets for as long as your doctor has prescribed.
Ques: At what frequency do I need to take Hemfer-XT tablets?
Ans: Consult the doctor to know about the frequency at which you need to take Hemfer-XT tablets.
Ques: Is Hemfer-XT tablet safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Ans: Yes, it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, however, it is advised to consult your doctor before application.
Ques: Can I consume Hemfer-XT tablets with alcohol, coffee or tea?
Ans: The effects of Hemfer-XT tablets clubbed with alcohol, coffee or tea are not adverse. They are safe to consume without any serious complications, however, this may reduce the absorption of the medication up to 25%.
Ques: Can you do activities like driving after the consumption of Hemfer-XT tablets?
Ans: Yes, you can as this tablet does not cause drowsiness or dizziness. Although if you feel any side effects, consult your doctor immediately.
Ques: Can you club Hemfer-XT tablets with other medications?
Ans: It is safe to consume Hemfer-XT tablet with most of the medicins except - Barbiturates, Bisphosphonates, Calcium salts, Diphenylhydantoin, L-dopa, Methotrexate, Methyldopa, Nitrofurantoin, Penicillamine.
Ques: What to do if you miss any dosage of Hemfer-XT tablet?
Ans: Avoid missing or forgetting the dose. If you do, take it as soon as you remember, however, if it?s near your next dose, skip it and take it according to your normal schedule.
Ques: Can you suddenly stop the consumption of Hemfer-XT tablets?
Ans: No, sudden elimination of the treatment may increase the chances of the disease coming back. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested even though the symptoms disappear after the medicine has begun.

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Popular Questions & Answers

I have a fever for past 4 days. I was given blood test. The result came for hemoglobin: 10.8 total count: 6600 typhoid o: 1:40 typhio h: 1:40 s.p typhi ah: 1:20 s.p typhi bh: 1:20 is that I have typhoid or not.

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
General Physician, Purulia
I have a fever for past 4 days. I was given blood test. The result came for hemoglobin: 10.8
total count: 6600
typhoi...
Probably not. It also depends on the titre of your area. You have little less Hb. Take hemfer 1tsp daily. Fever can be due to many reasons. Amidst the ongoing pandemic, the most common reason can be viral pyrexia. So dont worry. Take adequate fluids. And dolo 650 sos.

My hemoglobin is low. 8.2. Doctor advised me to take autrin xt 2/3 hours after lunch, but I had nausea and bloating after taking autrin xt. So the doctor changed it and advised to take hemfer xt but she forgot to mention when to take it. please advise.

MD - Internal Medicine
General Physician, Khammam
My hemoglobin is low. 8.2. Doctor advised me to take autrin xt 2/3 hours after lunch, but I had nausea and bloating a...
hello lybrate user ideally iron preparation need to be taken on empty stomach, but this can cause stomachache, acidity etc, so better take after a small feed. take care.

Hi .i'm 20 weeks pregnant and hemoglobin is 9.5.so I wanted to take hemfer syrup as I used to take before few years. Can I take it?

MBBS, DGO - Gynecology & Obstetrics, DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gynaecologist, Ghaziabad
Hi .i'm 20 weeks pregnant and hemoglobin is 9.5.so I wanted to take hemfer syrup as I used to take before few years. ...
Since you are pregnant and hemoglobin is low. You should take iron tablets which contain much more iron than syrup and also protein rich diet.
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Helo mam/ sir, hemfer * iron syrup or iron fist syrup (in pregnancy) konsa best h? Pls tell me.

MD Gynae & Obst , MRCOG (London), Fellowship in infertility , DNB, MBBS
Gynaecologist, Delhi
Helo mam/ sir, hemfer * iron syrup or iron fist syrup (in pregnancy) konsa best h? Pls tell me.
Both are okay. You can take any of them. Hemfer additionally has cyanocobalamin which is a good vitamin specially if the lady is vegetarian.

Hello sir / mam, hemfer iron syrup or iron fist? Ya koi aur syrup (pregnancy me konsa best h).

Obstetrician, Mumbai
Hello sir / mam, hemfer iron syrup or iron fist? Ya koi aur syrup (pregnancy me konsa best h).
No single one of iron preparations is best / worst. It depends on what suits your body and digestive system, and what does not
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