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

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Folic acidFluorouracil
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Folic acidCapecitabine
Severe

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Folic acidFluorouracil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs:
Coadministration of Livogen Captabs 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 Livogen Captabs 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 acidCapecitabine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs:
Co-administration of Livogen Captabs 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 Livogen Captabs 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 acidCarbamazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs:
Coadministration of Livogen Captabs and Carbamazepine may reduce the blood levels of Livogen Captabs.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Livogen Captabs 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 acidColestyramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs:
Coadministration of Livogen Captabs and Cholestyramine may interfere with the absorption of Livogen Captabs.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cholestyramine and Livogen Captabs 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 acidTrimethoprim
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs:
Trimethoprim may decrease the blood levels and effects of Livogen Captabs.

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

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Livogen Captabs and Sulfadiazine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor.
Ferrous fumarateGemifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs:
Taking Livogen Captabs with gemifloxacin may significantly decreases the levels and effects of gemifloxacin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Livogen Captabs and Gemifloxacin together can cause an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. It is recommended to take gemifloxacin 4 hours before or 6 hours after the consumption of Livogen Captabs. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
Ferrous fumarateDimercaprol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs:
Coadministration of dimercaprol and Livogen Captabs can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Livogen Captabs and dimercaprol, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. It is recommended to take Livogen Captabs 24 hours after taking dimercaprol. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
Ferrous fumarateFleroxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs:
Coadministration of fleroxacin and Livogen Captabs can decrease the blood levels and effects of fleroxacin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Livogen Captabs and Fleroxacin, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
Ferrous fumarateDemeclocycline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Livogen Captabs:
Coadministration of demeclocycline and Livogen Captabs can decrease the levels and effects of demeclocycline.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Livogen Captabs with Demeclocycline can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. It is advised to take demeclocycline 4 hours before or after taking Livogen Captabs. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.

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Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Livogen Captabs or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Livogen Captabs should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Livogen Captabs . If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Livogen Captabs 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 Livogen Captabs .

Side Effects of Livogen Captabs

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Change in colour of stool

Directions for Use

Take Livogen Captabs on empty stomach usually 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

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Medicinal Benefits

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

Uses of Livogen Captabs

Anaemia and Folic acid deficiency

About Livogen Captabs

Livogen Captabs belongs to a class of medications called 'haematinics' primarily used to treat anaemia (lack of blood) and folic acid deficiency 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.

Livogen Captabs is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ferrous fumarate (iron supplement) and folic acid (a form of vitamin B9). Livogen Captabs works by increasing red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (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.

Take Livogen Captabs as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach pain or a change in the colour of the stool. Most of these side effects of Livogen Captabs 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 Livogen Captabs or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Livogen Captabs should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Livogen Captabs . If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Livogen Captabs 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 Livogen Captabs .

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