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Docofer Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia. Secondary and off-label uses of Docofer Injection have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Docofer Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Docofer Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Docofer Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Docofer Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Docofer Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Docofer Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Docofer Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Docofer Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Docofer Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Docofer Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Docofer Injection safe for pregnant women?
Docofer is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Docofer Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Docofer is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Docofer Injection on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Docofer on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Docofer will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Docofer Injection on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Docofer on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Docofer Injection on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Docofer. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Docofer Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Docofer Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Docofer Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Docofer Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Docofer Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Docofer Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Docofer Injection
When consumed with certain foods, Docofer Injection may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Docofer Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Docofer Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Docofer doesn't cause swelling. In fact, deficiency of iron causes swelling.
It is safe to take Docofer in the recommended doses. However, in some people, it may cause certain side effects like nausea, vomiting, cramps, etc. If you experience any of these side effects, please report to your doctor immediately.
Yes, rarely Docofer causes weight gain, if taken long-term (especially in female). However, the exact cause of weight gain is still unknown. You are advised to do brisk walking daily to keep yourself active and maintaining a healthy weight while taking Docofer.
Docofer is available in the form of a tablet, capsule, syrup, drop, suspension, and injection. It is to be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. One should take the dose at the same time every day to avoid missing or skipping it. Docofer may cause nausea, diarrhea and stomach cramps. It is, therefore, important to take it with some food. Milk, calcium, and antacids should not be taken at the same time as that of Docofer.
The major role of Docofer is the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia. It also has immune-enhancing, cognition enhancing and anticancer activities.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience