Ferradol Food (200 gm) Powder

Ferradol Food (200 gm) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Pfizer Limited (Pharmacia India Pvt 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 Calcium, Carbohydrate,Cholecalciferol,Iron,Niacinamide,Protein,Vit A,Vit B1,Vit B2,Zinc. This drug comes in the form of Powder. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 200 gm and is priced at Rs 50 (arround $0.7 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Calcium+ Carbohydrate+Cholecalciferol+Iron+Niacinamide+Protein+Vit A+Vit B1+Vit B2+Zinc)
Pharma Company :Pfizer Limited (Pharmacia India Pvt Ltd)
Brand Label :Ferradol Food (200 gm)
Preparation Type :Powder
Single Dose :100 gm
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Calcium-80 mg
  • Vit B1-22 mg
  • Niacinamide-224 mg
  • Vit B2-24 mg
  • Vit A-50000 iu
  • Protein-160 mg
  • Zinc-5 mg
  • Cholecalciferol-2500 iu
  • Iron-32 mg
  • Carbohydrate-74 gm
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :200 gm
Price Unit :Rs 25 INR (arround $0.35 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 50 INR (arround $0.7 US Dollar)

Drug details for Ferradol Food (200 gm)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Ferradol Food (200 gm) are :

  • Calcium-80 mg
  • Vit B1-22 mg
  • Niacinamide-224 mg
  • Vit B2-24 mg
  • Vit A-50000 iu
  • Protein-160 mg
  • Zinc-5 mg
  • Cholecalciferol-2500 iu
  • Iron-32 mg
  • Carbohydrate-74 gm

Calcium
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Calcium supplements are usually required where dietary calcium intake is deficient. This dietary requirement varies with age and is relatively greater in childhood, pregnancy and lactation due to an increased demand. Calcium supplement is also required in paused menopausal women and persons with osteopenia specially after the age of 60 years.

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

Carbohydrate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

Cholecalciferol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

Iron
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Iron deficiency either due to chronic blood loss or poor absorption.

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

Niacinamide
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

Protein
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

Vit A
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Vit A deficiency during infancy, pregnancy, lactation, heptatobillary disease, steatorrhea. Skin diseases like acne vulgaria, acne venenata, posiriasis, ichthyosis.

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

Vit B1
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Thiamine deficiency. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

For more details on Vit B1, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Vit B1..

Vit B2
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): To prevent and treat ariboflavinosis.

For more details on Vit B2, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Vit B2..

Zinc
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

Ferradol Food (200 gm) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 1 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Ferradol Food (200 gm), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium-80 mg Vit B1-22 mg Niacinamide-224 mg Vit B2-24 mg Vit A-50000 iu Protein-160 mg Zinc-5 mg Cholecalciferol-2500 iu Iron-32 mg Carbohydrate-74 gm).
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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Ferradol Food (450 gm) 145

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