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  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PRIMIDONE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • SODIUM VALPROATE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • COTRIMOXAZOLE
  • TRIMETHOPRIM
  • LITHIUM
  • TRIAMTERENE
  • SULFASALAZINE
  • ASPIRIN
  • METHOTREXATE

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How does the drug interact with Benefer XT Suspension:
Coadministration of Benefer XT Suspension and Cholestyramine may interfere with the absorption of Benefer XT Suspension.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cholestyramine and Benefer XT Suspension 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.
How does the drug interact with Benefer XT Suspension:
Trimethoprim may decrease the blood levels and effects of Benefer XT Suspension.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Benefer XT Suspension and Trimethoprim, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Benefer XT Suspension:
Co-administration of Benefer XT Suspension 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 Benefer XT Suspension 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.
How does the drug interact with Benefer XT Suspension:
Sulfadiazine may decrease the blood levels and effects of Benefer XT Suspension.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Benefer XT Suspension and Sulfadiazine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Benefer XT Suspension:
Coadministration of Benefer XT Suspension 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 Benefer XT Suspension 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.
How does the drug interact with Benefer XT Suspension:
Coadministration of Benefer XT Suspension and Carbamazepine may reduce the blood levels of Benefer XT Suspension.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Benefer XT Suspension 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.

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Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Benefer XT Suspension or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Benefer XT Suspension. Benefer XT Suspension should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Benefer XT Suspension as it may contain lactose. If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Benefer XT Suspension.

Side Effects of Benefer XT Suspension

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
  • Dark coloured stool

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

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Medicinal Benefits

Benefer XT Suspension is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ferrous ascorbate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Benefer XT Suspension works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and hemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBCs are produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen. Also, folic acid is necessary in pregnancy as it plays a role in the development of the brain and spinal cord in the unborn baby.

Uses of Benefer XT Suspension

Anaemia

About Benefer XT Suspension

Benefer XT Suspension belongs to a class of medications called 'haematinics' primarily used to treat anaemia (lack of blood) that occurs mainly due to poor diet, poor absorption of food, or increased folate use in the body (in pregnancy). Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.

Benefer XT Suspension is a combination of two drugs: Ferrous ascorbate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Benefer XT Suspension works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (a protein) production in the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBC is produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets sufficient supply of oxygen.

Take Benefer XT Suspension as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, nausea, stomach upset or dark coloured stool. Most of these side effects of Benefer XT Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Benefer XT Suspension or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Benefer XT Suspension. Benefer XT Suspension should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Benefer XT Suspension as it may contain lactose. If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Benefer XT Suspension.

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