Genfol (100 ml) Syrup

Genfol (100 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Cadila 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 Ammonium Citrate,Folic Acid (Vit B9),Sorbitol. This drug comes in the form of Syrup. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 100 ml and is priced at Rs 26 (arround $0.364 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Vit B12+ Ferrous Ammonium Citrate+Folic Acid (Vit B9)+Sorbitol)
Pharma Company :Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Brand Label :Genfol (100 ml)
Preparation Type :Syrup
Single Dose :5 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1.5 mg
  • Vit B12-15 mcg
  • Sorbitol-70% Ferrous Ammonium Citrate-110 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :100 ml
Price Unit :Rs 1.3 INR (arround $0.0182 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 26 INR (arround $0.364 US Dollar)

Drug details for Genfol (100 ml)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Genfol (100 ml) are :

  • Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1.5 mg
  • Vit B12-15 mcg
  • Sorbitol-70% Ferrous Ammonium Citrate-110 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 Ammonium Citrate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

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)..

Sorbitol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

Genfol (100 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Genfol (100 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Folic Acid (Vit B9)-1.5 mg Vit B12-15 mcg Sorbitol-70% Ferrous Ammonium Citrate-110 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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