Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml

About

Iron is one of the most important ion in the human body for it helps in the formation of the body’s red blood cells that have the important duty of transporting oxygen to different organs of the human body.Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml works by increasing levels of iron in patients who suffer from a lack of iron and therefore suffer many different ailments.

Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml can be found in two different variants;one is a tablet form and the other is a solution form which can be injected into the patient’s body either intravenously (IV) or intramuscularly (IM) and dosage is dependent on the ailment being treated.

Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml is safe to be prescribed/administered to pregnant women,expecting and lactating mothers.The dosage is dependent upon the patient’s iron levels and therefore,a doctor is to be consulted before taking Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml.

Common side effects such as stomach problems may be felt by patients but these effects tend to resolve on their own in a couple of days.Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml is to be kept away from the reach of children,in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to alter certain drugs.

Indications

Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml can be used to treat:

• Iron deficiency
• Iron deficiency anemia 

How Does Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml Work

Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml works by replenishing the iron levels and iron stores in the liver in patients who suffer from a lack of iron.Normal values of iron in a female body range from 35.5-44.9 and 38.3-48.6 in a male body.

How To Use Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml

It is advised to not ingest Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml with food as certain food items (such as dairy products,tea,coffee and cereals) tend to decrease the amount of Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml absorbed by the body.In certain cases where the patient is experiencing severe adverse effects due to Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml,the doctor may advise (in these particular cases) that the Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml be ingested with food.

Dosage

 Adult Dosage 

A tablet or two is advised to be ingested with food.

Child Dosage 

Dosage for children is dependent upon their weight and the level of iron deficiency faced by the patient.For infants of up to 1 years of age,the recommended dosage is 2.5-5ml per day.For children under 12 years of age,5-10ml is the recommended daily dosage whereas for children aged 12 and above the adult dosage is commonly prescribed.

Pregnancy Use And Lactation

Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml is safe to be prescribed/administered to pregnant women,expecting and lactating mothers.The dosage is dependent upon the patient’s iron levels and therefore,a doctor is to be consulted before taking Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml.

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml:

• Allergic to Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml or any other medicine or food substance
• Iron overload (hemochromatosis)
• Lead Anemia
• Thalassemia
• Hemolytic anemia 
• Megaloblastic anemia
• Repeated Blood Transfusions

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml

• Low Iron Binding capacity 
• Hepatic (liver) insufficiency 

Interactions With Other Medications

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml:

• Zinc
• Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
• Psychotropic drugs

Adverse Effects

Common Adverse Effects:

These tend to resolve on their own after a few days of treatment with Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml:

• Stomach cramps
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea 

Rare Adverse Effects

If these effects persist in certain patients;it is advised that those patients immediately contact their doctor.The doctor may alter dosage of Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml.

• Dark colored urine
• Dark colored stool
• Teeth staining 

How To Cope With Some Of The Adverse Effects

• Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) or diarrhoea -Avoid eating rich or spicy food. It might help to take medication after food. If you're being sick, try drinking small, frequent sips of water. If you have diarrhoea, replenish with plenty of water or other fluids. 
• Teeth Staining- can be prevented by mixing dose with fruit juice or tomato juice or just having it with a straw.

Key Facts About Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml

• Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml is safe to be prescribed to lactating and pregnant mothers under the advice of their doctor.
• Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml is given to patients who suffer from a deficiency of iron
• Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml can be take invenously or orally
• Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml may cause stomach problems

FAQS

#1.CAN Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml BE INGESTED WITH OTHER VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS? 

Yes,Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml is safe to be ingested with other multivitamins that have been prescribed by a physician.

#2.IS IT SAFE TO INGEST Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml WHILE SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE?

Yes,It is completely safe,infact Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml is commonly prescribed to patients suffering from chronic kidney diseases.

#3.HOW TO STORE Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml?

Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml is to be kept away from the reach of children,in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to alter certain drugs.

#4.WHAT COMMON ADVERSE EFFECTS WILL I HAVE WITH Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml?

• Stomach cramps
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of taking Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml.

#5.WHAT IF I FORGET TO TAKE THE Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml?

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day. If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next day, do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule as that will lead to serious adverse effects. If this happens very often, try setting an alarm as a reminder.

#6.HOW IS Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml SUPPOSED TO BE TAKEN?

The medicine can be ingested orally (from the mouth) either with or without food and is to be taken with water to ease the medicine into the throat.Rubifer 50mg/ml Drop 15 ml can also be administered intravenously and intramuscularly by a physician or nurse.

#7.WHAT FOODS ARE GOOD SOURCES OF IRON?

• Red Meat
• Sea Food
• Dark leafy greens
• Dried fruits
• Iron fortified cereals