Ferisis Capsule

Ferisis is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Alembic Chemical Works Co Ltd. 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 Vit E, Ascorbic Acid,Beta Carotene,Carbonyl Ferrous,Cyanocobalamin,Folic Acid (Vit B9),Pyridoxine,Riboflavin,Selenium,Thiamine,Zinc Oxide. This drug comes in the form of Capsule. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 15 Capsule and is priced at Rs 65 (arround $0.91 US Dollar)

Generic (Salt) Combination :	(Vit E+ Ascorbic Acid+Beta Carotene+Carbonyl Ferrous+Cyanocobalamin+Folic Acid (Vit B9)+Pyridoxine+Riboflavin+Selenium+Thiamine+Zinc Oxide)
Pharma Company :	Alembic Chemical Works Co Ltd
Brand Label :	Ferisis
Preparation Type :	Capsule
Single Dose :	1 Capsule
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :	Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1 mg Vit E-15 iu Selenium-82 mcg Cyanocobalamin-7.5 mcg Pyridoxine-1.5 mg Zinc Oxide-19 mg Ascorbic Acid-75 mg Riboflavin-5 mg Thiamine-4.5 mg Beta Carotene-5.17 mg Carbonyl Ferrous-50 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :	15 Capsule
Price Unit :	Rs 4.33 INR (arround $0.06062 US Dollar)
Price Pack :	Rs 65 INR (arround $0.91 US Dollar)

Drug details for Ferisis

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Ferisis are :

Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1 mg
Vit E-15 iu
Selenium-82 mcg
Cyanocobalamin-7.5 mcg
Pyridoxine-1.5 mg
Zinc Oxide-19 mg
Ascorbic Acid-75 mg
Riboflavin-5 mg
Thiamine-4.5 mg
Beta Carotene-5.17 mg
Carbonyl Ferrous-50 mg

Vit E
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): G6-PD deficiency, Acanthocytosis. Retrolental fibroplasia in premature infants exposed to high oxygen concentrations. Intermittant claudication, fibrocystic breast disease and nocturnal muscle cramps. Supplementation in cystic fibrosis. Abetalipoproteinaemia. Enhances Vit A absorption.

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

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..

Beta Carotene
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

Carbonyl Ferrous
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

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..

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
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Pyridoxine, vitamin B6, is required by your body for utilization of energy in the foods you eat, production of red blood cells, and proper functioning of nerves. It is used to treat and prevent vitamin B6 deficiency resulting from poor diet, certain medications, and some medical conditions.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Deflciency states

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

Riboflavin
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

Selenium
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Seborrheic dermatitis. Antikeratolytic Fungicidal to P.ovale. Dryness folliculitis

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

Thiamine
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Thiamine is a vitamin used by the body to break down sugars in the diet. The medication helps correct nerve and heart problems that occur when a person's diet does not contain enough thiamine.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Treatment and prevention of mild chronic and severe thiamine deficiency

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

Zinc Oxide
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Eczema, Skin irritations, Haemorrhoids, Minor skin infections. Nappy rash. Antidandruff. Antiseptic. Sunburn. Restorative and prosthodontic application in dentistry.

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

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

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Ferisis, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1 mg Vit E-15 iu Selenium-82 mcg Cyanocobalamin-7.5 mcg Pyridoxine-1.5 mg Zinc Oxide-19 mg Ascorbic Acid-75 mg Riboflavin-5 mg Thiamine-4.5 mg Beta Carotene-5.17 mg Carbonyl Ferrous-50 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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