What is Triferex 150 Forte?
Treating and preventing low levels of iron in the blood caused by certain types of anemia. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Triferex 150 Forte is a combination of iron, vitamins, folic acid, and a stomach absorption substance. It also contains senna, which is a laxative. Triferex 150 Forte works by replacing iron, certain vitamins, and folic acid in your body. The stomach absorption substance helps the body to absorb Triferex 150 Forte. The senna is used to treat constipation that may be caused by the iron in Triferex 150 Forte.
Triferex 150 Forte indications
Triferex 150 Forte™ is a multifactor preparation effective in the treatment of anemias that respond to oral hematinics, including pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias and also irondeficiency anemia. Therapeutic quantities of hematopoietic factors that are known to be important are present in the recommended daily dose.
How should I use Triferex 150 Forte?
Use Triferex 150 Forte drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Triferex 150 Forte drops by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Triferex 150 Forte drops may be taken by mouth directly or mixed with fruit juice, cereal, or other food.
- Use the dropper that comes with Triferex 150 Forte drops to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- Shake well before each use.
- Avoid taking Triferex 150 Forte drops with dairy products; they may interfere with the absorption of the iron in Triferex 150 Forte drops.
- Do not take an antacid within several hours before or after you take Triferex 150 Forte drops.
- Many medicines (eg, used for infection, blood pressure, low blood platelets, osteoporosis) should not be taken at the same time as Triferex 150 Forte drops; their effectiveness may be decreased. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your dose of Triferex 150 Forte drops should be separated from your dose of any of your other medicines.
- If you miss a dose of Triferex 150 Forte drops, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Triferex 150 Forte drops.
Uses of Triferex 150 Forte in details
This medication is a multivitamin and iron product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy. Vitamins and iron are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health.
How to use Triferex 150 Forte
Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily or as directed. Follow all directions on the product package, or take as directed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dosage. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not crush or chew this medication. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.
This medication is best taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Take with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs you otherwise. If stomach upset occurs, you may take this medication with food. Avoid taking antacids, dairy products, tea, or coffee within 2 hours before or after this medication because they will decrease its effectiveness. Do not lie down for 10 minutes after taking this medication.
Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
Triferex 150 Forte dosage
Triferex 150 Forte Dosage
Generic name: IRON 150mg, FOLIC ACID 1mg, CYANOCOBALAMIN 25ug
Dosage form: capsule
See also:
- Triferex 150 Forte Plus capsule
- Ferrex 28 tablet
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Usual adult dosage is 1 capsule daily, or as directed by a physician.
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Triferex 150 Forte interactions
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What other drugs will affect Triferex 150 Forte?
When this drug applied simultaneously with:
- inhibitors of CYP3A4 (erythromycin, cimetidine) decreased clearance of sildenafil, increasing the concentration of Triferex 150 Forte Intra Labs India in plasma.
- indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir increases the plasma Cmax and AUC of sildenafil, which is due to inhibition of CYP3A4 isoenzyme under the influence of indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir.
One might expect that stronger inhibitors of isoenzyme CYP3A4, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole would increase the concentration of this medication in the blood plasma.
While the use with nitrates the hypotensive effect of nitrates increases.
There was described a case of rhabdomyolysis symptoms after a single oral dose of sildenafil in patients receiving simvastatin.
Triferex 150 Forte side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Triferex 150 Forte?
Applies to Triferex 150 Forte: tablets
Other dosage forms:
- caplets
- drops
- syrup
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; dark or green stools; mild diarrhea; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Triferex 150 Forte (the active ingredient contained in Triferex 150 Forte)
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; numbness or tingling of the skin; severe or persistent stomach pain or cramping.
Triferex 150 Forte contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Triferex 150 Forte?
Triferex 150 Forte™ is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis are contraindicated to iron therapy.
WARNING: ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE OF IRON-CONTAINING PRODUCTS IS A LEADING CAUSE OF FATAL POISONING IN CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE.
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1 consumer reported useful
Was the Triferex 150 Forte drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
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| Not useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
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