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Sfe Drop is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Anemia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Sfe Drop have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Sfe Drop is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Sfe Drop have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Sfe Drop go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Sfe Drop's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Sfe Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Sfe Drop have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Sfe Drop with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sfe Drop is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Sfe Drop 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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Is the use of Sfe Drop safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Sfe without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Sfe Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Sfe has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sfe Drop on the Kidneys?
Using Sfe does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Sfe Drop on the Liver?
Side effects of Sfe rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Sfe Drop on the Heart?
Sfe may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sfe Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sfe Drop habit forming or addictive?
Sfe Drop is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Sfe Drop. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Sfe Drop only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Sfe Drop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sfe Drop
There is no information on the effects of taking Sfe Drop with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sfe Drop
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sfe Drop with alcohol will be.
Sfe 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.
Sfe 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.
No, Sfe does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to weight gain.
No, Sfe 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 Sfe is used to treat iron deficiency anemia.
Yes, Sfe may cause black (dark) stools. It is a common side effect of this drug which is unharmful in nature. It occurs because this drug contains iron which is well known to cause dark coloration of stools. This effect is reversible in nature and it goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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