IndicationsFerrous Gluconate is an iron supplement used to prevent and treat iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia (a low red blood cell count due to lack of iron). It is used when iron needs are higher or intake…
Ferrous fumarate is an iron supplement. It treats and prevents iron deficiency anaemia, for example in pregnancy, after blood loss or with heavy periods. It is often combined with folic acid. How to take itTake it as your…
IndicationsFolic acid (vitamin B9) is used to:Prevent neural tube defects (serious birth defects of the brain and spine) when taken before and in early pregnancy.Treat and prevent anaemia caused by folate deficiency (megaloblastic anaemia).Meet higher needs in pregnancy,…
IndicationsFerrous sulphate is an iron supplement. It is used to:Treat iron deficiency anaemia (low haemoglobin caused by too little iron), which causes tiredness, weakness, pale skin and shortness of breath.Prevent iron deficiency when needs are high, such as…
Zinc is a mineral the body needs for growth, healing and immunity. Given with oral saline (ORS), it shortens diarrhoea in children and lowers the chance of it coming back. It is also used to treat zinc deficiency.…
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