Can I take Livogen Captabs with coffee or tea?

You are not recommended to take Livogen Captabs with coffee, tea or dairy products at the same time as they may reduce the absorption of Livogen Captabs . However, you may drink coffee or tea 2 hours before or after taking Livogen Captabs .

Can I take Livogen Captabs with phenytoin?

You are not recommended to take Livogen Captabs with phenytoin as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the concentration of Livogen Captabs in blood and increase the risk of seizures (fits). However, please consult a doctor before taking Livogen Captabs with phenytoin.

Is Livogen Captabs safe for hemochromatosis patients?

Livogen Captabs is not recommended for hemochromatosis (excessive iron in the body) patients as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Therefore, it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any iron overload conditions before taking Livogen Captabs .

Why is it necessary to take Livogen Captabs during pregnancy?

Livogen Captabs is essential to take during pregnancy to maintain correct levels of iron and folic acid and reduce the risk of neural tube defects in babies. However, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before using Livogen Captabs .

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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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