Fesovit Spansule Capsule

Fesovit Spansule is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceuticals 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 B12, Ferrous Sulphate,Folic Acid (Vit B9),Nicotinamide,Vit B6. This drug comes in the form of Capsule. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 30 Capsule and is priced at Rs 114.5 (arround $1.603 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Vit B12+ Ferrous Sulphate+Folic Acid (Vit B9)+Nicotinamide+Vit B6)
Pharma Company :Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Brand Label :Fesovit Spansule
Preparation Type :Capsule
Single Dose :1 Capsule
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1 mg
  • Vit B12-15 mg
  • Vit B6-2 mg
  • Nicotinamide-50 mg
  • Ferrous Sulphate-150 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :30 Capsule
Price Unit :Rs 3.82 INR (arround $0.05348 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 114.5 INR (arround $1.603 US Dollar)

Drug details for Fesovit Spansule

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Fesovit Spansule are :

  • Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1 mg
  • Vit B12-15 mg
  • Vit B6-2 mg
  • Nicotinamide-50 mg
  • Ferrous Sulphate-150 mg

Vit B12
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Vitamin B12 deficiency. Neuropathies, psychiatrics disorders, cutaneous sarcoid. Tobacco amblyopia - hydroxocobalamin is of some benefit.

For more details on Vit B12, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Vit B12..

Ferrous Sulphate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): For treatment of irondeficiency anaemia in children and for prophylaxis of iron-deficiency anaemia in babies of low birth weight

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

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)..

Nicotinamide
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

Vit B6
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): To prevent and treat isoniazid, hydralazine and cycloserine induced neurological disturbances. Mental symptoms in women on oral contraceptives. Pyridoxine responsive anaemia. Morning sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum. Convulsions in infants and children. Alcoholism. Homocystinuria.

For more details on Vit B6, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Vit B6..

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

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Fesovit Spansule, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1 mg Vit B12-15 mg Vit B6-2 mg Nicotinamide-50 mg Ferrous Sulphate-150 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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