Zifol XT Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zifol XT Tablet Benefits & Uses

Zifol XT Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Iron Deficiency

Zifol XT Tablet 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Iron Deficiency Anemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength ferrous ascorbate (Eq. to Elemental Iron 100 mg) and Folic Acid 1.5 mg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Iron Deficiency Anemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength ferrous ascorbate (Eq. to Elemental Iron 100 mg) and Folic Acid 1.5 mg
Adult	Disease: Iron Deficiency Anemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength ferrous ascorbate (Eq. to Elemental Iron 100 mg) and Folic Acid 1.5 mg
Geriatric	Disease: Iron Deficiency Anemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength ferrous ascorbate (Eq. to Elemental Iron 100 mg) and Folic Acid 1.5 mg

Zifol XT Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Zifol XT Tablet safe for pregnant women?

There is no side effect of Zifol Xt for pregnant women.
Is the use of Zifol XT Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can use Zifol Xt without any worries about side effects.
What is the effect of Zifol XT Tablet on the Kidneys?

Zifol Xt is not harmful for [Organ].
What is the effect of Zifol XT Tablet on the Liver?

Zifol Xt is completely safe for [Organ].
What is the effect of Zifol XT Tablet on the Heart?

Using Zifol Xt does not have any harmful effects on [Organ].

Severe Interaction of Zifol XT Tablet with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Zifol XT Tablet Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergy
Peptic Ulcer

Frequently asked Questions about Zifol XT Tablet

Is this Zifol XT Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zifol XT Tablet is addictive.

Zifol XT Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zifol XT Tablet

Taking Zifol XT Tablet with food does not cause any problem.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zifol XT Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zifol XT Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this.

Frequently asked Questions about Zifol XT Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Zifol Xt?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Zifol Xt is a brand name of folic acid which is a water-soluble form of vitamin B9. The natural form is known as folate while folic acid is the synthetic form. It is a prescription drug which is given for the treatment of folic acid deficiency. It is also given in pregnancy to prevent birth defects (neural tube defects) in the fetus.

Question about 5 years ago

Does the Zifol Xt cause any allergic reactions?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

In rare instances, severe allergic reaction to Zifol Xt has been reported such as hives, breathlessness, and difficulty in swallowing.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Zifol Xt?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Zifol Xt deficiency can be treated by taking 250 micrograms to 1 milligram of the drug. For pregnant women, the recommended dosage is 400 micrograms per day from supplements or fortified food. You are urged to follow doctors instructions as the recommended dosage is always suggested by a physician after analyzing the deficiency in the body with the help of current blood reports.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Zifol Xt same as that of Iron?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Zifol Xt is a vitamin, whereas, Iron is a mineral. Many multivitamins and prenatal vitamins contain both these substances, as it is alright to take both of these substances together.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does taking Zifol Xt help to prevent spina bifida?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs when the baby's spine and spinal cord do not develop properly. If the baby has this condition then the neural tube doesn't close properly because of which the backbone doesn't form completely. According to research taking Zifol Xt helps in the prevention of Spina bifida in the unborn fetus.