Ifer (0.5+61.8+50) Capsule

Ifer (0.5+61.8+50) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by X-Med Medisciences. 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 Folic Acid (Vit B9), Carbonyl Iron,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 49 (arround $0.686 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Folic Acid (Vit B9)+ Carbonyl Iron+Zinc Sulphate)
Pharma Company :X-Med Medisciences
Brand Label :Ifer (0.5+61.8+50)
Preparation Type :Capsule
Single Dose :1 Capsule
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Folic Acid (Vit B9)-0.5 mg
  • Zinc Sulphate-61.8 mg
  • Carbonyl Iron-50 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :10 Capsule
Price Unit :Rs 4.9 INR (arround $0.0686 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 49 INR (arround $0.686 US Dollar)

Drug details for Ifer (0.5+61.8+50)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Ifer (0.5+61.8+50) are :

  • Folic Acid (Vit B9)-0.5 mg
  • Zinc Sulphate-61.8 mg
  • Carbonyl Iron-50 mg

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)..

Carbonyl Iron
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

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..

Ifer (0.5+61.8+50) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 11 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Ifer (0.5+61.8+50), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Folic Acid (Vit B9)-0.5 mg Zinc Sulphate-61.8 mg Carbonyl Iron-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.

BrandPrice (Rs.)BrandPrice (Rs.)
Carbofol BZ (50+61.8+0.5) 50Carbomax (50+61.8+0.5) 55
Fizol (50+61.8+0.5) 65HB Forte (50+61.8+0.5) 39.5
Hemblo C (50+61.8+0.5) 50Hemocare (50+61.8+0.5) 45
Ironyl Z (61.8+50+0.5) 48Keep Top (50+61.8+0.5) 38
Skifiz (61.8+50+0.5) 41Vitafe Z (61.8+50+0.5) 39.75
Zeefol (50+61.8+0.5) 39.5

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