Eldefol 20mg Injection

Welcome to the information page for Eldefol 20mg Injection, brought to you by Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd. This product contains the active ingredient Elemental Iron (20mg/ml) and is indicated for Iron deficiency anemia,Anemia due to chronic kidney disease. Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

MRP: ₹ 260
Packing: 5.0 ml in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Elemental Iron (20mg/ml)
Brand: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Iron deficiency anemia,Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Description

Eldefol 20mg Injection is an iron replacement product
It is used to treat a type of anemia in which the number of red blood cells is less due to a low level of iron in your body (iron-deficiency anemia)
Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body
Eldefol 20mg Injection is generally given by a doctor or nurse
You should not self-administer this medicine at home
You will be watched carefully to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction
Your doctor will decide how many doses you need depending on the cause of your anemia
It is advisable to eat iron-rich foods like meat, eggs, raisins, broccoli and lentils along with taking Eldefol 20mg Injection.
The most common side effects include vomiting, nausea, constipation, and dark-colored stools
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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Eldefol 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eldefol 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Eldefol 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eldefol 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Eldefol 20mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Eldefol 20mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Eldefol 20mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Eldefol 20mg Injection.
Drug Action:	Hemopoietic Agents
Therapeutic class:	BLOOD RELATED
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Homogeneous Transition Metal Compounds