Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid is an iron and folic acid supplement. It is used for iron deficiency anaemia, anaemia in pregnancy and folate deficiency. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, capsules and injections, made by 5 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid works
Ferrous fumarate supplies iron, which the bone marrow uses to make haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Folic acid is a B vitamin needed for cells to divide normally, so it helps the body produce healthy new red blood cells and supports the baby's development in pregnancy.
What is Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid used for?
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Anaemia in pregnancy
- Folate deficiency
Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid is used to prevent and treat iron and folate deficiency, especially during pregnancy, when the body's need for both rises sharply. Low iron causes anaemia, which can lead to tiredness, breathlessness and pale skin. It may also be advised after heavy periods, blood loss or childbirth, or when the diet does not provide enough of these nutrients.
Side effects of Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid
Iron supplements such as Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid often affect the stomach and bowels, for example:
- Dark or black stools
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Stomach pain or discomfort
- Diarrhoea
Iron overdose is dangerous, especially in young children, so get emergency help at once if a child swallows any. See a doctor promptly if you vomit blood or have severe stomach pain.
Precautions and warnings
- Keep Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid out of the sight and reach of children, as even a small number of iron tablets can seriously harm them.
- Tea, coffee, milk and antacids reduce iron absorption, so avoid taking them at the same time; a drink containing vitamin C, such as orange juice, can help.
- Iron can reduce the absorption of some medicines, including tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics and levothyroxine, so keep a gap between them as your pharmacist advises.
- Tell your doctor if you have a condition that causes iron overload, receive regular blood transfusions, or have stomach ulcers or bowel disease.
- Have your blood checked as advised, as the cause of anaemia should be found and other deficiencies, such as vitamin B12, ruled out.
Frequently asked questions about Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid
What is the price of Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid products currently in stock range from Rs 82 to Rs 1,359 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Fefan Tablets . at Rs 82. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid are available in Pakistan?
Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Fefan (Amson Farmaco Biologic), Ferry (Tabros Pharma), Sangobion (Merck Marker Ltd), Bisleri (Sami Pharma Ltd), Iberet (Abbott Laboratories Ltd) and Ferofirst.Do I need a prescription for Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid?
Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid is generally available without a prescription. Read the leaflet before use and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially for children, during pregnancy, or if you take other medicines.
Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 7 products containing Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
