Corcium XT Tablet

Composition of Corcium XT Tablet

Corcium XT Tablet contains Ferrous ascorbate (elemental iron) + Folic acid (strengths vary by brand pack). It belongs to the Iron preparation + Folic acid class of medicines.

Uses of Corcium XT Tablet

• Iron deficiency anemia
• Prevention and treatment of anemia during pregnancy and lactation
• Nutritional anemia due to iron and folate deficiency

Key benefits

• Corrects iron deficiency anemia
• Improves hemoglobin levels
• Replenishes iron stores
• Supports healthy red blood cell formation
• Helps prevent anemia in pregnancy

How Corcium XT Tablet works

Iron replenishes body iron stores required for hemoglobin formation and oxygen transport. Folic acid supports red blood cell production and helps correct folate deficiency. Ferrous ascorbate improves iron absorption and tolerability in many patients.

How to take Corcium XT Tablet

Take as directed by the doctor, usually once daily after food to reduce stomach upset unless advised otherwise. Swallow with water; avoid taking with tea/coffee, calcium, or antacids close to the dose. Continue for the prescribed duration to rebuild iron stores.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting and stomach pain, and with iron can be dangerous, especially in children. It is unlikely to cause serious harm, because the body passes surplus B vitamins out in the urine. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Corcium XT Tablet

Most side effects of Corcium XT are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• diarrhea
• dark stools
• metallic taste
• vomiting

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Corcium XT Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not use in iron overload states (hemochromatosis/hemosiderosis) or anemia not due to iron deficiency unless advised. Keep out of reach of children as iron overdose can be dangerous. Use caution in peptic ulcer disease and inflammatory bowel disease.

Do not take Corcium XT if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Antacids, calcium supplements, proton pump inhibitors, tetracyclines/quinolones (reduce absorption), levothyroxine, penicillamine, methyldopa, bisphosphonates

How to store Corcium XT Tablet

Store below 25-30°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture.

Expert advice for Corcium XT Tablet

Take it with food unless the pack says otherwise. Have deficiencies confirmed and rechecked by blood test rather than supplementing indefinitely. A supplement corrects a deficiency; it is not a general energy tonic. If you are on it for nerve symptoms, keep your review appointment so the underlying cause is looked for.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LUPIN LAB

Therapeutic class:

Hematinic/Antianemic

Drug class:

Iron preparation + Folic acid