Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S

Description

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.Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S works by increasing levels of iron in patients who suffer from a lack of iron and therefore suffer many different ailments.

Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S 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.

Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S 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 Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S.

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.Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S 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

Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S can be used to treat:

• Iron deficiency
• Iron deficiency anemia 

How Does Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S Work

Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S 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 Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S

It is advised to not ingest Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S with food as certain food items (such as dairy products,tea,coffee and cereals) tend to decrease the amount of Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S absorbed by the body.In certain cases where the patient is experiencing severe adverse effects due to Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S,the doctor may advise (in these particular cases) that the Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S 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

Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S 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 Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S.

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S:

• Allergic to Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S 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 Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S

• Low Iron Binding capacity 
• Hepatic (liver) insufficiency 

Interactions With Other Medications

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S:

• 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 Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S:

• 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 Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S.

• 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 Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S

• Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S is safe to be prescribed to lactating and pregnant mothers under the advice of their doctor.
• Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S is given to patients who suffer from a deficiency of iron
• Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S can be take invenously or orally
• Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S may cause stomach problems

FAQS

#1.CAN Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S BE INGESTED WITH OTHER VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS? 

Yes,Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S is safe to be ingested with other multivitamins that have been prescribed by a physician.

#2.IS IT SAFE TO INGEST Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S WHILE SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE?

Yes,It is completely safe,infact Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S is commonly prescribed to patients suffering from chronic kidney diseases.

#3.HOW TO STORE Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S?

Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S 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 Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S?

• Stomach cramps
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of taking Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S.

#5.WHAT IF I FORGET TO TAKE THE Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S?

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 Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S 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.Malcifer 100mg Tablet 30 ‘S 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