Feretate Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: March 27th, 2026

Feretate Tablet is a product of Leeford Healthcare Ltd

Composition: Sodium Feredetate (231mg) + Folic Acid (1.5mg) + Vitamin B12 (15mcg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 56.25

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All Details About Feretate Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Feretate Tablet

Description:

Feretate Tablet is a combination of two nutritional supplements. It is used to treat Iron deficiency anemia.

Feretate Tablet can be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time. This medicine should not be consumed more than the recommended dose.

This is usually a safe medicine with very minimal side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions like swelling, itching, difficulty in breathing, hives, etc.

Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other health conditions. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is advised not to consume alcohol after taking this medicine.

Uses:

Iron deficiency anemia

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Feretate Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Feretate

No common side effects seen

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Feretate Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Feretate Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Feretate Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Feretate Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Feretate Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

What is Feretate Tablet used for?

Feretate Tablet is used to treat iron deficiency anemia and to correct low levels of folic acid and vitamin B12, helping the body make healthy red blood cells and improve oxygen transport.

Are there important precautions about food and the timing of Feretate Tablet?

For best absorption, take Feretate Tablet between meals and avoid taking it with milk, antacids, or eggs. If stomach upset occurs, this medicine may be taken with food instead. Citric fruit juice (vitamin C) may help iron (present in Feretate Tablet) absorption.

What gastrointestinal effects can happen after taking Feretate Tablet, and what to do?

Some people may have mild nausea or diarrhea early in Feretate Tablet treatment. If this happens, a short pause and restarting at a reduced dose often helps, guided by the prescribing doctor.

Can stools change color while taking Feretate Tablet?

Affirmative, Feretate Tablet can darken stools, which is usually harmless. However, report black, tarry stools with abdominal pain or weakness, which can suggest bleeding and need medical review.

Why is it important not to self‑treat anemia without testing?

Folic acid can normalize blood tests while nerve damage from vitamin B12 deficiency continues, and not all anemia is due to iron deficiency. Doctors check iron, B12, folate, and other labs to choose the right treatment and avoid masking serious conditions.

What should caregivers know when giving Feretate Tablet to children?

Employ the age‑appropriate dose of Feretate Tablet as prescribed by the doctor with a measured spoon or syringe. Retain the medicine out of children’s reach because accidental overdose of iron‑containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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