Livogen XT Tablet

Drug | Tablet

Treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anaemia, folate deficiency, anaemia during pregnancy and lactation, nutritional supplementation in iron/folate deficiency states

Ferrous ascorbate replenishes iron stores needed to make haemoglobin and red blood cells. Folic acid supports DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation, helping correct megaloblastic changes. Zinc supports erythropoiesis and immune function and helps recovery from nutritional deficiencies.

Tablet. Take as directed by a doctor, usually 1 tablet once daily after food; swallow whole with water. Avoid taking with milk, tea/coffee, calcium or antacids close to the dose; keep a 2-hour gap.

Nausea, stomach upset, constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting, dark/black stools, metallic taste

Do not use in iron overload states (e.g., haemochromatosis/haemosiderosis) or non–iron deficiency anaemia unless prescribed. Use with caution in peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and patients with repeated blood transfusions. Iron overdose can be dangerous—keep out of reach of children. If severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, or allergic reactions occur, seek medical help.

Antacids, calcium supplements, milk, tea/coffee (reduce iron absorption), tetracyclines, quinolones (ciprofloxacin/levofloxacin), levothyroxine, bisphosphonates, penicillamine, methyldopa, levodopa, chloramphenicol; separate administration by 2-4 hours as advised