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Drug Warnings

Do not take Lexifer Syrup if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have iron haemochromatosis or haemosiderosis, sensitivity to iron-containing preparations, are taking iron injections or have had repeated blood transfusions. Inform your doctor if you have haemolytic anaemia, iron storage or absorption disease, gastrointestinal disease (ulcers, gastritis), liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lexifer Syrup should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Let your doctor know if you are using prescription/non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Lexifer Syrup .

Side Effects of Lexifer Syrup

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Mild diarrhoea
  • Flatulence (wind)
  • Constipation

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/ Solution: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

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Medicinal Benefits

Lexifer Syrup belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (anaemia caused by too little iron in the body). Lexifer Syrup acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Lexifer Syrup helps in treating anaemia. Lexifer Syrup does not cause teeth discolouration and is less likely to cause stomach upset than other iron-containing medicines. When prescribed, Lexifer Syrup can be taken by pregnant women when other forms of iron is not well tolerated, by children and adults who are anaemic due to rheumatoid arthritis.

Uses of Lexifer Syrup

Iron deficiency anaemia

About Lexifer Syrup

Lexifer Syrup belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (anaemia caused by too little iron in the body). Lexifer Syrup does not cause teeth discolouration and is less likely to cause stomach upset than other iron-containing medicines. Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues.
 
Lexifer Syrup contains ‘Sodium Feredetate’, which acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and production of red blood cells. Thereby, Lexifer Syrup helps in treating anaemia. 
 
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, mild diarrhoea, flatulence, and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Let your doctor know if you are using prescription/non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Lexifer Syrup . If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Lexifer Syrup , please inform your doctor. Consult a doctor before taking Lexifer Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lexifer Syrup should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Lexifer Syrup , so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

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