Femozer Capsule, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Anemia. Other than this, Femozer Capsule has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Femozer Capsule depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Femozer Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Femozer Capsule are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Femozer Capsule's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Femozer Capsule related warnings talks about Femozer Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Femozer Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Femozer Capsule have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Femozer Capsule is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Femozer Capsule 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 Femozer Capsule is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Femozer Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Femozer is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Femozer Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Femozer on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Femozer Capsule on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Femozer on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Femozer Capsule on the Liver?
Femozer is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Femozer Capsule on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Femozer on the heart have been reported.
Femozer Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Femozer Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Femozer Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Femozer Capsule has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Femozer Capsule as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Femozer Capsule only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Femozer Capsule is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Femozer Capsule
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Femozer Capsule together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Femozer Capsule
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Femozer Capsule with alcohol.
Femozer contains iron sucrose which works by replenishing the normal levels of iron in our body whose deficiency is resulting in the disease or disorder. Sometimes an unbalanced diet or certain medical conditions can result in its deficiency. Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin that allows transportation of oxygen in the blood.
Femozer is a brand name of iron sucrose and it is available in the form of injection. It is a prescription drug which is used as a hematinic for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia mainly in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Yes, Femozer helps in increasing hemoglobin because it contains iron which is an essential component of hemoglobin. Clinical studies have found that Femozer might increase hemoglobin in iron deficiency anemia.
No, Femozer does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, iron deficiency might result in hair loss and Femozer is used to treat iron deficiency anemia.
Yes, Femozer may cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Venofer® (iron sucrose injection)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 711-713
