Autrin(Ferrous Fumarate Folic Acid Capsules)

Product Description

ProductName : Autrin

GenericName : Ferrous Fumarate Folic Acid Capsules

Manufacturer: Pfizer

AutrinCapsule is used for During pregnancy, Anemia, Red bloodcell production, Anaemia, Vitamin b12 deficiency, Cell damage, Deficiency ofvitamin b12, Pernicious anaemia, Poor absorption of food, Treatment of anemiasof nutritional origin, Pregnancy, Infancy, Or childhood and otherconditions. Autrin Capsule may also be used for purposes not listed in thismedication guide.

AutrinCapsule contains Ferrous Fumarate, Folic Acid, VitaminB12 and Vitamin C as active ingredients.

AutrinCapsule works by blocking the damage caused by free radicals thus heals wounds;acting on megaloblastic bone marrow to produce a normoblastic marrow; producingblood cells and platelets in the body; treating vitamin B12 deficiency;

Pfizer manufacturesAutrin Capsule.

AutrinCapsule Uses

AutrinCapsule is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvementof the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• During pregnancy
• Anemia
• Red blood cell production
• Anaemia
• Vitamin b12 deficiency
• Cell damage
• Deficiency of vitamin b12
• Pernicious anaemia
• Scurvy
• Wound healing

AutrinCapsule - Side-effects

Thefollowing is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from allconstituting ingredients of Autrin Capsule. This is not a comprehensivelist. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of theside-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any ofthe following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Dark or green stools
• Flushing or redness of skin
• Diarrhea
• Anorexia
• Abdominal cramping
• Nausea or vomiting
• Vomiting
• Stomach upset
• Allergic rejection

AutrinCapsule - Precautions & How to Use

Beforeusing Autrin Capsule, inform your doctor about your current list ofmedications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements,etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g.pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you moresusceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor orfollow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on yourcondition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Importantcounseling points are listed below.

• Administration of folic acid alone is improper therapy for pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias in which vitamin B12 is deficient
• Avoid alcohol consumption, especially if having alcoholic cirrhosis
• Bowel problems
• Breastfeeding
• Colitis
• Crohn disease
• Diverticulitis

AutrinCapsule - Drug Interactions

Ifyou use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effectsof Autrin Capsule may change. This may increase your risk forside-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor aboutall the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that youdoctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. AutrinCapsule may interact with the following drugs and products:

• Acetaminophen
• Albuterol
• Alcohol
• Arsenic trioxide
• Ascorbic acid