• Vegefer Syrup is an iron replacement product
• It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have too few red blood cells because you have too little iron in your body (iron-deficiency anaemia)
• Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body
• Take Vegefer Syrup as a whole, do not break, chew, or crush them
• You will be watched carefully to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction
• Your doctor will decide how much dose you need depending on the cause of your anaemia, it may help to eat a well-balanced diet that has enough iron, vitamins and minerals
• Good sources of iron include meat, eggs, raisins, broccoli and lentils.
• The most common side effects include vomiting, nausea, dark colored stools, constipation, and diarrhea
• Most of these usually go away within a short time
• If you are bothered by them or they go on for longer, talk to your doctor or nurse.
• You should not have this medicine if your anemia is not caused by a lack of iron
• Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have rheumatoid arthritis, asthma or other allergies, high blood pressure or liver problems
• This may affect your treatment
• It is not known whether this medicine is safe for use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so please take advice from your doctor
• You will have tests to check your blood cells and iron levels, monitor your progress and check for side effects
• It may be advisable to limit alcohol during treatment.

Uses of Vegefer Syrup

• Iron deficiency anemia Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Missed Doses

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Vegefer Syrup

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Dark colored stool