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About Cofol-Z Capsule

Cofol-Z Capsule is a combination medication that belongs to the class of drugs called 'hematinic', primarily used to prevent and treat the low levels of folic acid, zinc, and iron in blood during certain health conditions (e.g., anaemia, pregnancy, low diet, surgery recovery). Anaemia is a health condition that happens when the body has a lower amount of red blood cells or haemoglobin than normal haemoglobin (an iron-rich protein responsible for allowing red blood cells to carry more oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body).  During pregnancy, the body needs more zinc, iron, ad folic acid, and a lack of these components leads to anaemia in either the mother or baby.

Cofol-Z Capsule contains Iron, Zinc, and Folic acid. These three are essential substances required by the body to make more blood cells. Iron is a necessary mineral in the body needed by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Combined with haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lungs. Zinc is needed by the body's immune (defence) system to carry out its functions. It helps in cell growth, division, breakdown of carbohydrates, wound healing, and proper metabolism of iron. Folic acid is a vitamin B that helps the body make more red blood cells and helps the red blood cells carry out more oxygenated blood to other tissues of the body.

 Cofol-Z Capsule comes in the formulation of tablets that need to be taken at the same time of day or as suggested by the doctor. The most common side effects of Cofol-Z Capsule are diarrhoea, constipation, and upset stomach. These undesirable effects are temporary and will disappear as the body adjusts to the medicine. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you have or ever had stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., ulcers, colitis), use/abuse of alcohol, or vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anaemia), please inform your doctor before taking Cofol-Z Capsule to avoid any complications. Also, mention all the other medications you are taking to affect the way Cofol-Z Capsule works. During pregnancy, Cofol-Z Capsule should only be used if advised by the doctor.

Uses of Cofol-Z Capsule

Anaemia

Medicinal Benefits

Cofol-Z Capsule works like a supplement that provides the body with more iron, zinc, and folic acid in certain health conditions (e.g., poor diet, anaemia, pregnancy, surgery recovery). Cofol-Z Capsule contains Iron, Zinc, and Folic acid. These three are important substances required by the body to make more blood cells. In pregnancy, the body needs more iron, zinc, and folic acid in the blood. Iron is an important mineral in the body required by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Combined with haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lungs. Zinc is needed by the body's immune (defence) system to carry out its functions. It helps in cell growth, division, breakdown of carbohydrates, wound healing, and proper metabolism of iron. Folic acid is a vitamin B that helps the body make more red blood cells and helps the red blood cells carry out more oxygenated blood to other tissues of the body.

Directions for Use

Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. It must be taken orally once daily with ample water on an empty stomach. If stomach upset occurs, then take it with food. Do not lie down for a minimum of ten minutes after consuming this drug.

Storage

Keep Cofol-Z Capsule out of sight and reach of children.

Side Effects of Cofol-Z Capsule

  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Upset stomach

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor before taking Cofol-Z Capsule if you have or had an allergic reaction to any components present in this medicine, have a different type of anaemia, has any condition that affects your red blood cells, like sickle cell anaemia, have a stomach ulcer or notice blood in your pee. It is usually safe to consume Cofol-Z Capsule by pregnant or breastfeeding women; however, one should consult with their doctor before taking Cofol-Z Capsule .  Cofol-Z Capsule should only be given to children below 12 years if the doctor clearly specifies it. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. It is advised to avoid consuming any antacids, or dairy products, like tea or coffee, as it may affect the action of Cofol-Z Capsule . This medicine may cause black-stained teeth to rinse their mouth with water after taking this drug.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Cofol-Z Capsule may have interaction with antibiotics (oxytetracycline,  ciprofloxacin), medicines used to treat/ prevent osteoporosis (bisphosphonates-risedronate), the medicine used to treat an underactive thyroid (levothyroxine), an antacid, and indigestion remedies (sodium bicarbonate).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid the consumption of tea, coffee, milk, dairy products, eggs, and soybean products.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Cofol-Z Capsule may interact with disease conditions affecting your red blood cells, like sickle cell anaemia or a stomach ulcer.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • OXYTETRACYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • RISEDRONATE SODIUM
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • SODIUM BICARBONATE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation.
  • Stick to eating simple meals and avoid spicy foods to avoid sick, stomach discomfort, or heartburn.
  • Include healthy fats in your diet that give you enough energy to be active during the day; however, try to limit fats that make you fat. Take Olive oil, Peanut oil, and Corn oil into your diet.
  • Eat foods high in vitamin B12, iron, and folic acid can fulfil anaemia disease deficiencies.
  • Eat foods high in fibre, vegetables, fresh fruit, and cereals, and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation.

Special Advise

Certain diagnostic tests like Complete blood count (CBC) can help check the count of blood cells. Some foods can affect the absorption of Cofol-Z Capsule , including tea, coffee, milk, dairy products, eggs, and soybean products, so avoid taking these foods within or after 2 hours of taking this medicine.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Anaemia is a health condition that happens when the body has a lower amount of red blood cells or haemoglobin than normal haemoglobin (an iron-rich protein responsible for allowing red blood cells to carry more oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body).  Dietary iron, folic acid, and zinc are essential for red blood cells to produce and mature in the body. Generally,  0.8 to 1 % of red blood cells are replaced daily. Any process that affects red blood cell production and destruction can cause anaemia. Some factors responsible for anaemia include accidents, childbirth, dietary insufficiency, and excessive uterine bleeding.

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About Cofol-Z Capsule

Cofol-Z Capsule is a combination medication that belongs to the class of drugs called 'hematinic', primarily used to prevent and treat the low levels of folic acid, zinc, and iron in blood during certain health conditions (e.g., anaemia, pregnancy, low diet, surgery recovery). Anaemia is a health condition that happens when the body has a lower amount of red blood cells or haemoglobin than normal haemoglobin (an iron-rich protein responsible for allowing red blood cells to carry more oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body).  During pregnancy, the body needs more zinc, iron, ad folic acid, and a lack of these components leads to anaemia in either the mother or baby.

Cofol-Z Capsule contains Iron, Zinc, and Folic acid. These three are essential substances required by the body to make more blood cells. Iron is a necessary mineral in the body needed by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Combined with haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lungs. Zinc is needed by the body's immune (defence) system to carry out its functions. It helps in cell growth, division, breakdown of carbohydrates, wound healing, and proper metabolism of iron. Folic acid is a vitamin B that helps the body make more red blood cells and helps the red blood cells carry out more oxygenated blood to other tissues of the body.

 Cofol-Z Capsule comes in the formulation of tablets that need to be taken at the same time of day or as suggested by the doctor. The most common side effects of Cofol-Z Capsule are diarrhoea, constipation, and upset stomach. These undesirable effects are temporary and will disappear as the body adjusts to the medicine. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you have or ever had stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., ulcers, colitis), use/abuse of alcohol, or vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anaemia), please inform your doctor before taking Cofol-Z Capsule to avoid any complications. Also, mention all the other medications you are taking to affect the way Cofol-Z Capsule works. During pregnancy, Cofol-Z Capsule should only be used if advised by the doctor.

Cofol-Z Capsule 15's, Pack of 15 CAPSULES
Cofol-Z Capsule 15's, Pack of 15 CAPSULES
Cofol-Z Capsule 15's, Pack of 15 CAPSULES
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Composition :

FOLIC ACID-0.5MG + IRON-50MG + ZINC-22.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
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FAQs

A person allergic to any compound present in Cofol-Z Capsule cannot take a name.

Consult your doctor before taking Cofol-Z Capsule if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will recommend Cofol-Z Capsule only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Cofol-Z Capsule contains Iron, Zinc, and Folic acid. These three are important substances required by the body to make more blood cells. Iron is an important mineral in the body required by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Combined with a protein called haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lungs. Zinc is needed by the body's immune (defence) system to carry out its functions. It helps in cell growth, division, breakdown of carbohydrates, wound healing, and proper metabolism of iron. Folic acid is a vitamin B that helps the body make more red blood cells and helps the red blood cells carry out more oxygenated blood to other tissues of the body.

Iron is an important mineral in the body required by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Combined with a protein called haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lungs. Factors including pregnancy, blood loss, or low iron in the diet can reduce the iron supply leading to anaemia.

Cofol-Z Capsule works best when taken on an empty stomach without food. However, if stomach upset occurs, then take it with food. Do not lie down for a minimum of ten minutes after consuming this drug.

Children below 12 years of age should only use this medicine after consulting with a doctor, as the doctor will suggest Cofol-Z Capsule after checking the child's age or weight of a child.

Cofol-Z Capsule can cause constipation, but not everyone gets it. Eating more high-fibre foods such as vegetables, fresh fruit, and cereals, as well as drinking plenty of water, can help alleviate symptoms.

It is suggested to consult with your doctor before taking the Cofol-Z Capsule in pregnancy.

A person should avoid any dairy products, tea, or coffee within 2 hours before and after taking medication to reduce the medication's effectiveness.

Some foods can affect the absorption of Cofol-Z Capsule , including tea, coffee, milk, dairy products, eggs, and soybean products, so avoid taking these foods within or after 2 hours of taking this medicine.

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An individual can consume alcohol while taking Cofol-Z Capsule as no such interactions have been reported.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Cofol-Z Capsule is safe for use during pregnancy. However, do not take this medicine without first consulting your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Cofol-Z Capsule is safe for use in breastfeeding. However, do not take this medicine without first consulting your doctor.

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Cofol-Z Capsule does not affect the ability to drive.

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Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns.

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Children

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Cofol-Z Capsule can be given to children if a doctor advised it.

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9355.pdf
  2. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/ferrous-fumarate/

Uses of Cofol-Z Capsule

Anaemia

Medicinal Benefits

Cofol-Z Capsule works like a supplement that provides the body with more iron, zinc, and folic acid in certain health conditions (e.g., poor diet, anaemia, pregnancy, surgery recovery). Cofol-Z Capsule contains Iron, Zinc, and Folic acid. These three are important substances required by the body to make more blood cells. In pregnancy, the body needs more iron, zinc, and folic acid in the blood. Iron is an important mineral in the body required by red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Combined with haemoglobin, it helps in attracting oxygen in the lungs. Zinc is needed by the body's immune (defence) system to carry out its functions. It helps in cell growth, division, breakdown of carbohydrates, wound healing, and proper metabolism of iron. Folic acid is a vitamin B that helps the body make more red blood cells and helps the red blood cells carry out more oxygenated blood to other tissues of the body.

Directions for Use

Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. It must be taken orally once daily with ample water on an empty stomach. If stomach upset occurs, then take it with food. Do not lie down for a minimum of ten minutes after consuming this drug.

Storage

Keep Cofol-Z Capsule out of sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor before taking Cofol-Z Capsule if you have or had an allergic reaction to any components present in this medicine, have a different type of anaemia, has any condition that affects your red blood cells, like sickle cell anaemia, have a stomach ulcer or notice blood in your pee. It is usually safe to consume Cofol-Z Capsule by pregnant or breastfeeding women; however, one should consult with their doctor before taking Cofol-Z Capsule .  Cofol-Z Capsule should only be given to children below 12 years if the doctor clearly specifies it. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. It is advised to avoid consuming any antacids, or dairy products, like tea or coffee, as it may affect the action of Cofol-Z Capsule . This medicine may cause black-stained teeth to rinse their mouth with water after taking this drug.

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Folic acidTrimethoprim
Severe
Folic acidCapecitabine
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Folic acidTrimethoprim
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cofol-Z Capsule:
Trimethoprim may decrease the blood levels and effects of Cofol-Z Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Cofol-Z Capsule and Trimethoprim, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting your doctor.
Folic acidCapecitabine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cofol-Z Capsule:
Co-administration of Cofol-Z Capsule with Capecitabine may increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding problems, anemia, infections, and nerve damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Cofol-Z Capsule and Capecitabine, you can use these medicines together if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience paleness of skin, diarrhea, severe nausea and vomiting, over-tiredness, dizziness, fainting, blood in the stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body aches, flu-like symptoms, skin reactions, mouth ulcers or sores, and/or numbness, burning or tingling sensation in the hands and feet, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Folic acidColestyramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cofol-Z Capsule:
Coadministration of Cofol-Z Capsule and Cholestyramine may interfere with the absorption of Cofol-Z Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cholestyramine and Cofol-Z Capsule together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience Constipation, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Nausea, or Loss of appetite, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Folic acidCarbamazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cofol-Z Capsule:
Coadministration of Cofol-Z Capsule and Carbamazepine may reduce the blood levels of Cofol-Z Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Cofol-Z Capsule and Carbamazepine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if your condition changes or you experience loss of seizure control, contact your doctor.
Folic acidFluorouracil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cofol-Z Capsule:
Coadministration of Cofol-Z Capsule and Fluorouracil may increase the effects of Fluorouracil and increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding problems, anaemia (lack of blood), infections, and nerve damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Cofol-Z Capsule and Fluorouracil, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience diarrhoea, paleness of skin, severe nausea and vomiting, over-tiredness, dizziness, fainting, blood in the stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body pains, flu-like symptoms, skin reactions, mouth ulcers or sores, and/or numbness, burning or tingling in your hands and feet, contact your doctor.
Folic acidSulfadiazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cofol-Z Capsule:
Sulfadiazine may decrease the blood levels and effects of Cofol-Z Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Cofol-Z Capsule and Sulfadiazine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor.
Zinc sulfateDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cofol-Z Capsule:
Coadministration of dolutegravir with Cofol-Z Capsule can reduce the efficacy of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Cofol-Z Capsule together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take dolutegravir either two hours before or six hours after taking a dose of Cofol-Z Capsule. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • OXYTETRACYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • RISEDRONATE SODIUM
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • SODIUM BICARBONATE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation.
  • Stick to eating simple meals and avoid spicy foods to avoid sick, stomach discomfort, or heartburn.
  • Include healthy fats in your diet that give you enough energy to be active during the day; however, try to limit fats that make you fat. Take Olive oil, Peanut oil, and Corn oil into your diet.
  • Eat foods high in vitamin B12, iron, and folic acid can fulfil anaemia disease deficiencies.
  • Eat foods high in fibre, vegetables, fresh fruit, and cereals, and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Certain diagnostic tests like Complete blood count (CBC) can help check the count of blood cells. Some foods can affect the absorption of Cofol-Z Capsule , including tea, coffee, milk, dairy products, eggs, and soybean products, so avoid taking these foods within or after 2 hours of taking this medicine.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Anaemia is a health condition that happens when the body has a lower amount of red blood cells or haemoglobin than normal haemoglobin (an iron-rich protein responsible for allowing red blood cells to carry more oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body).  Dietary iron, folic acid, and zinc are essential for red blood cells to produce and mature in the body. Generally,  0.8 to 1 % of red blood cells are replaced daily. Any process that affects red blood cell production and destruction can cause anaemia. Some factors responsible for anaemia include accidents, childbirth, dietary insufficiency, and excessive uterine bleeding.

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