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Overview
BIOFER XT SYRUP is a Schedule H drug.BIOFER XT SYRUP is composed of: FOLIC ACID (550 MCG), ELEMENTAL IRON (30 MG)
Folic acid is a type of B vitamin that is normally found in foods such as dried beans, peas, lentils, oranges, whole-wheat products, liver, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and spinach.Folic acid helps your body produce and maintain new cells, and also helps prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer.As a medication, folic acid is used to treat folic acid deficiency and certain types of anemia (lack of red blood cells) caused by folic acid deficiency.Folic acid is sometimes used in combination with other medications to treat pernicious anemia. It plays a vital role in the formation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. It is also essential in pregnancy due to its role in the development of the unborn baby’s brain and spinal cord.
Usage
FOLIC ACID is generally used to treat: Anemia, Pernicious Anemia, Vitamin B DeficiencyFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 4yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies show it as Safe
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Generally considered as Safe
Precautions for BIOFER XT SYRUP and its Constituents
- Folic Acid is used for the treatment of folic acid deficiency.
- It is also taken before and during pregnancy to decrease the risk of defects in the neural tube, which forms the spinal cord in the baby.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures as you may need a higher dose of the seizure medicines than what you normally take.
- You should not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to folic acid.Take folic acid exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Follow the directions on your prescription label.
- Take folic acid with a full glass of water.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages.
- Caution should be exercised in patients with history of long-term infection, seizure disorder, liver problems and kidney dialysis.
Symptoms of Overdosage
FOLIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Mouth Pain, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Confusion, Difficulty ConcentratingCommon Side-Effects
FOLIC ACID : Depression, Nausea, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Difficulty Sleeping, Restless Or Irritability, Unusual Taste In MouthRare Side-Effects
FOLIC ACID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Fever, Body Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty BreathingTechnical Classification
FOLIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTSAvailable Alternatives for BIOFER XT SYRUP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| BIOFER XT SYRUP | INR 149 for 150ML SYRUP | FOLIC ACID 550 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG |
| FERIKIND SUSP | INR 99 for 170 ML SUSP | FOLIC ACID 550 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG |
| FERIKIND SYP | INR 99 for 170 ML SUSP | FOLIC ACID 550 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG |
| OROFER XT SYP | INR 127.9 for 150 ML SUSPENSION | FOLIC ACID 550 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ANOFER CAP | INR 64 for 10 CAPSULES | VITAMIN A 5000 IU, IODINE 150 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 120 MG, VITAMIN C 75 MCG, DOCUSATE 50 MG, NIACINAMIDE 45 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 25 MG, TOCOFEROL 25 IU, CYANOCOBALAMIN 12 MCG, RIBOFLAVIN 5 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 4.5 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, ELEMENTAL COPPER 2 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| ANOFER SP TAB | INR 44.3 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 120 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 25 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 12 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| ASTYFER XT TAB | INR 111.5 for 10 TABLETS | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1000 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, ZINC SULFATE 50 MG, L-HISTIDINE 25 MG, GLYCINE 10 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| AUTFER TAB | INR 79 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, ZINC SULFATE MONOHYDRATE 22.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| BECOSULES WOMEN CAP | INR 150 for 15 CAPSULES | VITAMIN D3 200 IU, EVENING PRIMROSE OIL 120 MG, BIOTIN 100 MCG, FOLIC ACID 100 MCG, VITAMIN K 80 MCG, DL-METHIONINE 22 MG, GINGKO BILOBA 20 MG, L-GLUTAMIC ACID 20 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 18 MG, ZINC SULFATE 15 MG, NIACINAMIDE 15 MG, CITRUS BIOFLAVONOID 12.5 MG, VITAMIN C 12.5 MG, VITAMIN E 12.5 IU, GREEN TEA 10 MG, INOSITOL 10 MG, L-LYSINE 10 MG, CHOLINE 10 MG, POTASSIUM 10 MG, CHLORIDE SALT 9.07 MG, MANGANESE SULFATE 5 MG, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIBASIC ANHYDROUS 5 MG, PHOSPHORUS 3.86 MG, L-CYSTEINE 2.5 MG, SILICON DIOXIDE 2 MG, LYCOPENE 2 MG, COPPER SULFATE 2.2 MG |
| BECOZINC G CAP | INR 80 for 10CAPSULES | VITAMIN A 1600 IU, VITAMIN D3 200 IU, VITAMIN K 55 MCG, FOLIC ACID 50 MCG, BIOTIN 30 MCG, CHOLINE 25 MG, VITAMIN C 25 MCG, METHIONINE 22 MG, L-GLUTAMIC ACID 20 MG, L-LYSINE 19.6 MG, NIACINAMIDE 15 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 11 MG, VITAMIN E 10 IU, ELEMENTAL IRON 10 MG, LEVOCARNITINE 5 MG, ELEMENTAL COPPER 2 MG, THIAMINE 1 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 0.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 0.5 MCG |
| BESTIRON SYP | INR 120 for 150ML LIQUID | FOLIC ACID 75 MCG/ML, ELEMENTAL IRON 15 MG, BETA-CAROTENE 10 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 5.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 3.75 MCG |
| BIOFER XT TAB | INR 83.5 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.1 MG |
| BIOTEE PLUS TAB | INR 99 for 10 TABLETS | FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 100 MG, ACETYL CYSTEINE 50 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 25 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 20 MG, BIOTIN 10 MG |
| BIOTIN PLUS TAB | INR 200 for 15 UNITS | TYROSINE 250 MG, SELENIUM 60 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG, ZINC SULFATE 15 MG, BIOTIN 15 MG, FOLIC ACID 3 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG |
| C PINK 50MG TAB | INR 100 for 15 TABLET | ELEMENTAL IRON 50 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| CHERI SYP | INR 130 for 1 BOTTLE | ELEMENTAL IRON 32.8 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 0.5 MG |
| CURLZGLOW TAB | INR 150 for 10TABLETS | COLLAGEN PEPTIDE 175 MG, ELEMENTAL SELENIUM 65 MCG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 50 MG, DL-METHIONINE 40 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 25 MG, BIOTIN 10 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 8 MG, FOLIC ACID 5 MG, ELEMENTAL COPPER 2 MG, ELEMENTAL MANGANESE 1.4 MG |
| EIDO FE TAB | INR 145 for 10 TABLETS | METHYLCOBALAMIN 500 MCG, BIOTIN 300 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, VITAMIN B3(NICOTINIC ACID) 25 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 10 MG, FOLIC ACID 10 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 6 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 3 MG, THIAMINE 2 MG |
| F TWO TAB | INR 36 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FAA 20MG TAB | INR 95 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, ZINC 10 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FECONTIN Z TAB | INR 128.5 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, ZINC 61.8 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.5 MG |
| FEFOL SPANS CAP | INR 73.6 for 15 CAPSULE | ELEMENTAL IRON 150 MG, FOLIC ACID 5 MG |
| FEFOL-Z CAP | INR 118 for 15 CAPSULES | ELEMENTAL IRON 50 MG, ZINC 22.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.5 MG |
| FEFOL-Z SPANSULE | INR 98.5 for 15 SPANSULE | ZINC SULFATE MONOHYDRATE 61.8 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 50 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.5 MG |
| FERAIS HB CAP | INR 225 for 30 CAPSULES | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, ZINC 22.5 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 10 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FERED XT TAB | INR 107.5 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FERI KIND TAB | INR 78.65 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FERIGARD XT TAB | INR 68.25 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FERIKIND TAB | INR 78.65 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FERINCA TAB | INR 85 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 60 MG, ZINC 25 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 12 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FERIPURE XT TAB | INR 75 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FERIS TAB | INR 64.9 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 50 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FERIUM D3 TAB | INR 119.55 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU, ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG |
| FERIUM TAB | INR 37.85 for 10 TABLETS | FOLIC ACID 175 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 50 MG |
| FERIUM TAB TAB | INR 37.85 for 10 TABLETS | FOLIC ACID 175 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 50 MG |
| FERIUM XT SYP | INR 154.7 for 150 ML SYRUP | FOLIC ACID 500 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG |
| FERIUM XT TAB | INR 107.6 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FERIUM-XT TAB | INR 107.6 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FERNICA TAB | INR 85 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 60 MG, ZINC 25 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 12 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FEROLAB XT TAB | INR 90 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, ZINC 22.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FEROMEGA XT TAB | INR 38.72 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FERONIA D3 TAB | INR 99 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU, ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, PYRIDOXINE 1.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| FERONIA XT SYP | INR 140.8 for 150 ML SYRUP | FOLIC ACID 500 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG |
| FEROSE TAB | INR 112.61 for 15 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG, ZINC 11 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 0.5 MG |
| FEROSE XT TAB | INR 117.8 for 15 TABLETS | METHYLCOBALAMIN 500 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 60 MG, ZINC 15 MG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG |
| FERPILL F TAB | INR 273 for 10 TABLETS | FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU, CHASTEBERRY 200 MG, GREEN TEA 200 MG, L-ARGININE 140 MG, SELENIUM 35 MCG, VITAMIN E 20 IU, ELEMENTAL IRON 18 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 2 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1.5 MCG |
| FERROCHELATE XT SYP | INR 130 for 150 ML SUSP | L-LYSINE 70 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG |
| FERRY TAB | INR for 10 TABLETS | FOLIC ACID 350 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG |
| FESOVIT SPANSULE CAP | INR 141.65 for 30 CAPSULES | NIACINAMIDE 50 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 46.8 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, PYRIDOXINE 2 MG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG |
| FEXID XT TAB | INR 126 for 15 TABLETS | METHYLCOBALAMIN 500 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 60 MG, ZINC 15 MG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG |
| FOLIBEST TAB | INR 76.97 for 15 TABLETS | FOLIC ACID , ELEMENTAL IRON , CYANOCOBALAMIN , ZINC |
| FOLLIHAIR TAB | INR 173 for 10 TABLETS | FOLIC ACID 150 MCG, ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 100 MG, GLUTAMIC ACID 61.8 MG, MAGNESIUM 50 MG, METHIONINE 40 MG, VITAMIN C 40 MG, L-ARGININE 23.5 MG, L-LEUCINE 23.8 MG, L-LYSINE 19.6 MG, NIACINAMIDE 15 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 14 MG, L-ISOLEUCINE 14.6 MG, L-VALINE 14 MG, GLYCINE 12.8 MG, BIOTIN 10 MG, HISTIDINE 7.7 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5 MG, TRYPTOPHAN 3.6 MG, CYSTEINE 3.9 MG |
| GEFER XT TAB | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG | |
| GEOFER XT TAB | INR 77.85 for 10TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| HB 29 TAB | INR 88 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| INNOVFOL HB TAB | INR 140 for 10TABLETS | FOLIC ACID 300 MCG, VITAMIN C 50 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 0.75 MCG |
| LIVOGEN-XT TAB | INR 91 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 61.8 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| MASHYNE TAB | INR 100.73 for 10 TABLETS | VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU, ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG |
| MENOPACE-ISO TAB | INR 473.5 for 30 TABLETS | VITAMIN A 2500 IU, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 600 IU, FOLIC ACID 500 MCG, IODINE 225 MG, MAGNESIUM 100 MG, SELENIUM 100 MCG, SOY ISOFLAVONE 100 MG, SODIUM BORATE 80 MCG, VITAMIN C 75 MG, BIOTIN 30 MCG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 25 MG, PARA-AMINOBENZOIC ACID 25 MG, VITAMIN E 20 MG, PYRIDOXINE 20 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 20 MG, ZINC 15 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 15 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 12 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 9 MCG, MANGANESE 5 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 3 MG, BORON 2 MG, COPPER 1 MG |
| MINOFER TAB | INR 75 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| MOM PLAN PWD | INR 167 for 200MG PWD | CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 100 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 45 MG, VITAMIN C 40 MG, CARBOHYDRATE 18 GM, HYDROLYSED WHEY PROTEIN 6 GM, FAT 0.3 GM |
| MUMFER D3 TAB | INR 118.5 for 10 TABLETS | VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU, ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG |
| MUMFER XT TAB | INR 160 for 15 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, ZINC SULFATE 22.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| OROFER CAP CAP | INR 120.75 for 10 CAPSULES | FOLIC ACID 550 MCG, ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG |
| OROFER TOTAL XT TAB | INR 105.75 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, ZINC 22.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.1 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 1.55 MG |
| OROFER XT TAB | INR 93 for 10 TABLETS | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.1 MG |
| PP26 FORTE TAB | INR 145 for 10TABLETS | FOLIC ACID 300 MCG, VITAMIN C 50 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 0.75 MCG |
| RADIANCE H CAP | INR 276 for 15 CAPSULES | COLLAGEN PEPTIDE 175 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 25 MG, CHOLINE 10 MG, BIOTIN 10 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 7.5 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 7.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 5 MG, ELEMENTAL SILICON 2 MG, ELEMENTAL COPPER 2 MG, ELEMENTAL SELENIUM 0.05 MG |
| SEDER OM TAB | INR 120 for 10TABLETS | FOLIC ACID 300 MCG, VITAMIN C 50 MG, ELEMENTAL IRON 30 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 0.75 MCG |
| SNIRON XT TAB | ELEMENTAL IRON 100 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 22.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |