Femom: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Femom Benefits

Femom is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Femom Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group

Dosage

Femom Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Femom is used -

Severe

Anaphylactic reaction
Bronchospasm

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Ayurvedic medicine, treatment and remedies for Constipation)
Epigastric Pain
Confusion
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Depression (Read More - Ayurvedic medicine, treatment and remedies for Depression)
Erythema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Headache (Read More - Ayurvedic medicine, treatment and remedies for Headache)
Rash
Skin redness
Fever (Read More - Ayurvedic medicine, treatment and remedies for Fever)

Femom Related Warnings

Is the use of Femom safe for pregnant women?

Femom is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Femom safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Femom.
What is the effect of Femom on the Kidneys?

Femom is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Femom on the Liver?

Femom is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Femom on the Heart?

You can take Femom without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Femom with Other Drugs

Femom should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Tetracycline

Levothyroxine

Omeprazole

Esomeprazole

Ranitidine

Chloramphenicol

Abacavir

Lamivudine

Amlodipine

Valsartan

Calcitonin

Mild

Estradiol

Femom Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Femom unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Femom?

General precautions for Femom

Frequently asked Questions about Femom

Question over 5 years ago

Does Femom cause leg cramps?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Femom doesn't cause leg cramps. In fact, deficiency of iron leads to leg cramps.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Femom?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Femom is the brand name for iron. It is a prescription drug available in different dosage forms such as a tablet, capsule, syrups, drops, suspension, and injection. It is a mineral which is required to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Femom cause acne?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Femom may cause acne. For treating acne, one must talk to a doctor. There are many over the counter creams available for treating acne such as topical antibiotics, creams containing ingredients like retinoids, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, isotretinoin, etc. There are many herbal creams also available which contain ingredients like fuller's earth, aloe vera, etc. However, it is best to see a doctor who is likely to prescribe a cream as per the skin type and severity of one's acne. Acne can be prevented or managed by eating a low carb, low fat and high protein diet, by treating hormonal issues and staying stress-free.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Femom cause swelling?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Femom doesn't cause swelling. In fact, deficiency of iron causes swelling.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Femom cause constipation?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Yes, Femom consumption may cause constipation. Constipation can be relieved by drinking a lot of water, eating lots of fiber, taking probiotics, exercising regularly or taking an over the counter laxative. Talk to your doctor for managing constipation, should you develop the same.