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Sfe Syrup is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Anemia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Sfe Syrup has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sfe Syrup. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Sfe Syrup can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Sfe Syrup are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Sfe Syrup has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Sfe Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Sfe Syrup are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Sfe Syrup have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sfe Syrup is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Sfe Syrup 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 Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Sfe without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Sfe Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Sfe has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sfe Syrup on the Kidneys?
Using Sfe does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Sfe Syrup on the Liver?
Side effects of Sfe rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Sfe Syrup 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 Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sfe Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Sfe Syrup 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 Syrup. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Sfe Syrup only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Sfe Syrup is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sfe Syrup
There is no information on the effects of taking Sfe Syrup with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sfe Syrup
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sfe Syrup 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