Calcifer Z Capsule

Calcifer Z is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Newtramax Healthcare. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Ferrous Fumarate, Ascorbic Acid,Cyanocobalamin,Dibasic Calcium Phosphate,Folic Acid (Vit B9),Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP,Zinc Sulphate. This drug comes in the form of Capsule. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Capsule and is priced at Rs 20 (arround $0.28 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Ferrous Fumarate+ Ascorbic Acid+Cyanocobalamin+Dibasic Calcium Phosphate+Folic Acid (Vit B9)+Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP+Zinc Sulphate)
Pharma Company :Newtramax Healthcare
Brand Label :Calcifer Z
Preparation Type :Capsule
Single Dose :1 Capsule
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Ferrous Fumarate-300 mg
  • Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1 mg
  • Zinc Sulphate-66 mg
  • Cyanocobalamin-7.5 mg
  • Ascorbic Acid-75 mg
  • Dibasic Calcium Phosphate-300 mg
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP-1.5 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :10 Capsule
Price Unit :Rs 2 INR (arround $0.028 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 20 INR (arround $0.28 US Dollar)

Drug details for Calcifer Z

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Calcifer Z are :

  • Ferrous Fumarate-300 mg
  • Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1 mg
  • Zinc Sulphate-66 mg
  • Cyanocobalamin-7.5 mg
  • Ascorbic Acid-75 mg
  • Dibasic Calcium Phosphate-300 mg
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP-1.5 mg

Ferrous Fumarate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): iron-deficiency anaemia

For more details on Ferrous Fumarate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ferrous Fumarate..

Ascorbic Acid
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Ascorbic acid is used to prevent and treat scurvy, a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C in the body.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Prevention and treatrnent of scurvy

For more details on Ascorbic Acid, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ascorbic Acid..

Cyanocobalamin
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): in the treatment of megaloblastosis

For more details on Cyanocobalamin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Cyanocobalamin..

Dibasic Calcium Phosphate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Dibasic Calcium Phosphate..

Folic Acid (Vit B9)
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Folate-deficient. Megaloblastic anaemia. Prophylaxis of megaloblastic anemia in pregnancy. Prophylaxis of neural tube defect in pregnancy. Malabsorption syndromes. Antiepileptic therapy.

For more details on Folic Acid (Vit B9), its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Folic Acid (Vit B9)..

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP..

Zinc Sulphate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): For eye and ear wash. Acne and impetigo.

For more details on Zinc Sulphate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Zinc Sulphate..

Calcifer Z Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Calcifer Z, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Ferrous Fumarate-300 mg Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1 mg Zinc Sulphate-66 mg Cyanocobalamin-7.5 mg Ascorbic Acid-75 mg Dibasic Calcium Phosphate-300 mg Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP-1.5 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

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