Uses of Hemafetimax

The drug Hemafetimax has the main ingredients of iron fumarate and folic acid, which are prepared in the form of film-coated tablets. The drug is indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, iron supplementation,... Let's understand the uses of Hemafetimax and the important notes when taking the drug in the article below.

Hemafetimax medicine has the main ingredient of iron fumarate 200mg and folic acid 1mg. Hemafetimax is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, each box includes a box of 10 blisters; 20 blisters; 50 blisters; 100 blisters x 10 tablets; bottles of 100 tablets; bottles of 200 tablets; bottles of 500 tablets; bottle of 1000 tablets.
Iron is an essential mineral for the formation of myoglobin, hemoglobin and the respiratory enzyme cytochrome C. Iron is normally absorbed in the duodenum and proximal jejunum. The average person will absorb about 0.5 - 1 mg of elemental iron daily. Iron absorption is increased when iron stores are low or iron requirements are increased. Total iron absorption is increased to 3-4 mg/day in pregnant women and 1-2 mg/day in normal menstruating women. During growth, children and adolescents also have increased iron requirements.
Folic acid is a B vitamin (vitamin B9) that is necessary for nucleoprotein synthesis and maintenance of the normal shape of red blood cells

Hemafetimax is indicated for use in the following cases:
Treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia, requiring iron supplementation. Cases of increased need for hematopoiesis: pregnant women, lactating women, nutritional deficiencies, after surgery, recovery period after serious illness. Hemafetimax is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with a history of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug Hemafetimax Iron-infected liver disease Hemolytic anemia Polycythemia vera

How to use: Hemafetimax is used orally and taken after meals
Dosage:
Prophylaxis: The adult dose is 1 tablet/day Treatment: Dosage as prescribed by the doctor. Dose, missed dose
Overdose: In case of using Hemafetimax drug in excess of prescribed and having abnormal symptoms, it is necessary to immediately contact the nearest medical facility.
Missed dose: During the use of Hemafetimax, patients need to follow the doctor's treatment schedule to avoid the occurrence of missed doses that reduce the effectiveness of treatment. If you miss a dose of Hemafetimax, use the missed dose as soon as you remember (it can be taken 1-2 hours after the doctor prescribed). However, if it is too close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose exactly as prescribed. Patients should note that the dose of Hemafetimax should not be doubled.

In the process of using Hemafetimax, there may be some specific side effects as follows:
Sometimes there are digestive disorders: upper abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea or constipation The stool may be black due to the drug.

During the use of Hemafetimax, patients should pay attention to the following issues:
People with normal blood iron levels should avoid prolonged use of Hemafetimax. Discontinue use of Hemafetimax if not tolerated. Store the drug in a cool, dry place, away from direct light During the use of Hemafetimax, patients should pay attention to follow the doctor's instructions, carefully read the notes before use to be able to bring the highest treatment effectiveness, limit possible side effects.