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Livogen 1.5mg/152mg Captab

(FOLIC ACID + FERROUS FUMARATE)

This medication falls under the category of iron and folic acid supplements Its purpose is to address and prevent iron and folic acid deficiencies particularly during pregnancy and in situations where... See More
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Are there any side effects to taking folic acid?

Although doses up to 5 mg daily have been safely used in some research, doses of folic acid greater than 1 mg daily might cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea, rash, sleep disorders, irritability, confusion, nausea, stomach upset, behavior changes, skin reactions, seizures, gas, excitability, and other side effects.

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Is Livogen safe?

A: You may experience skin rashes, stomach discomforts, diarrhoea and vomiting if consumed in excess. Taking too much Livogen Captab can interfere with the absorption of some other nutrients like Zinc and Vitamin B12.

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Can you get iron tablets over the counter?

Iron supplements are available over-the-counter (OTC) in generic form. Other names for ferrous sulfate are the brand names Fer-In-Sol, Slow Fe, Feosol, Feratab, and many more.

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What type of iron is absorbed best?

Ferrous salts (ferrous fumarate, ferrous sulfate, and ferrous gluconate) are the best absorbed iron supplements and are often considered the standard compared with other iron salts.

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What is the difference between Livogen and Livogen Z?

What is the difference between Livogen and Livogen-Z? Livogen contains ferrous fumarate and folic acid where as Livogen-Z contains Ferrous fumarate, folic acid, and an additional compound “Zinc Sulphate”.

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How long should you take ferrous fumarate for?

You will take ferrous fumarate for several months to treat iron deficiency anaemia. Your doctor will usually advise you to keep taking it for 3 to 6 months afterwards to help build up your bodys iron supply.