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Orofer S 50Mg Injection

Manufacturer :  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Iron
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Orofer S 50Mg Injection

This medication is used for treating or preventing iron deficiency in the blood. It is also used for improving athletic performance, canker sores and treating attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. Some people also use this medication for depression, Crohn's disease and fatigue.

Women sometimes take this medicine to make up for iron lost in heavy menstrual flow. The drug is considered safe for use in most people when taken in appropriate amounts. It is considered safe for pregnant women and breastfeeding women. The dosage is different for people and depends on age as well as the medical condition. Consult your doctor to be sure of your dose.

    What are the uses of Orofer S 50Mg Injection

    What are the contraindications of Orofer S 50Mg Injection ?

    What are the side effects of Orofer S 50Mg Injection ?

    Key highlights of Orofer S 50Mg Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      The drug is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      It is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    What are the substitutes for Orofer S 50Mg Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Orofer S 50Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose, please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult a doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    The drug is part of hemoglobin that helps in carrying oxygen to other body parts from lungs and oxidation of cells.

      FAQs about Orofer S 50Mg Injection

      • Ques : What is Orofer S 50Mg Injection?

        Ans : Orofer S injection is a medication which has Iron as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by helping red blood cells to deliver oxygen to all over the body.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Orofer S 50Mg Injection?

        Ans : Orofer S 50Mg is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as iron deficiency anemia.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Orofer S 50Mg Injection?

        Ans : Orofer injection causes side effects like Stomach upset and pain, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Nausea, Constipation, and Diarrhea.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Orofer S 50Mg Injection?

        Ans : Orofer should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      References

      • Iron- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 5 December 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/iron%20(fe)

      • Iron- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 5 December 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01592

      • Iron- NIH, U.S. National Library of Medicine [Internet]. medlineplus.gov 2019 [Cited 5 December 2019]. Available from:

        https://medlineplus.gov/iron.html

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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