Zifolet Tablet

Uses of Zifolet Tablet

• Treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid
• Treatment of anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood
• Diarrhea
• Wilson's disease
• Acne
• Age-related vision loss
• Anemia
• Anorexia
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

How does Zifolet Tablet work?

Zifolet Tablet is a combination of Zinc sulfate and Folic acid. Zinc sulfate supports various body functions such as vision, immune function, wound healing, and bone metabolism. It is used to treat zinc deficiency, acute diarrhea in children, slow wound healing, and Wilson's disease.

Folic acid, a form of Vitamin B, is beneficial for treating various types of anemia, low folate levels, and high homocysteine levels. It aids in the formation of red blood cells, prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer, and is essential for pregnant women to prevent miscarriage and neural tube defects in infants.

Side Effects of Zifolet Tablet

• Abdominal pain
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Gastric irritation

Quick Suggestions:

• It is essential to include zinc-rich sources like meat, shellfish, legumes, hemp seeds, nuts, eggs, dairy products, whole grains, potatoes, kale, and dark chocolate in your diet. For folate intake, consider consuming broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid. Additionally, you can sprinkle sunflower seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads.
• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and avoiding excess fatty foods, is beneficial. However, it is important to exercise caution when taking Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate as it may interact with certain antibiotics, potentially reducing their effectiveness. To avoid this interaction, it is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between taking Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate and other antibiotics.
• Furthermore, clinical monitoring of zinc levels through blood examinations is recommended to ensure proper management and balance of nutrient intake. Always follow your doctor's advice and prescription for the appropriate use of Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate and dietary recommendations.

Indication of Zifolet Tablet

Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate  is used for the treatment of various conditions, including:

1. Megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid.
2. Anemias of nutritional origin.
3. Pregnancy, infancy, or childhood-related conditions.
4. Diarrhea.
5. Wilson's disease.
6. Acne.
7. Age-related vision loss.
8. Anorexia.
9. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

It is important to follow your doctor's advice and dosage recommendations when using Zifolet Tablet for any of these conditions.

Pharmacology

In a special formulation, this pill contains folic acid and zinc sulfate monohydrate. Zinc is an essential trace element for human nutrition and plays a role in numerous enzyme systems throughout the body. Severe zinc deficiency results in skin lesions, baldness, diarrhea, increased susceptibility to infections, cognitive impairment, and other symptoms. A member of the B-vitamin family is folic acid. It is changed by the body into tetrahydrofolate, which is a coenzyme used in a number of metabolic processes, including the synthesis of purine and pyrimidine nucleotides and, consequently, DNA. Additionally, it contributes to the conversion of some amino acids. When food intake is insufficient, as in starvation, due to malabsorption, from increased consumption of illnesses like hemolytic anemia during pregnancy, or from the use of folate antagonists, megaloblastic anemia can develop.

Dosage & Administration of Zifolet Tablet

Take 1 Zifolet Tablet as advised by your physician. Swallow it with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of Zifolet Tablet for you based on your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Interaction

• Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate may interact with blood clotting drugs, antibiotics (such as doxycycline, tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), cancer medicines (cisplatin), arthritis drugs (penicillamine), water pills (amiloride), and medicines treating bone loss (alendronate).
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption while using Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate, as it can reduce absorption and increase the elimination of folic acid.
• Use Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), cancer, coronary stent, seizures (fits), tumor, or kidney dysfunction.

Contraindications

This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Folic Acid is contraindicated in untreated cobalamine deficiency.

Pregnancy & Lactation

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, this product is highly recommended.

Precautions & Warnings

Before using Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate, inform your doctor about any allergies to medicines, and if you have a history of cancer, coronary stent, seizures, tumors, kidney dysfunction, or undergoing dialysis. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this supplement. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption while using Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate as it can reduce the absorption and increase the elimination of folic acid. This supplement should only be given to children under a doctor's advice. 

Storage Conditions

Store Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate away from direct sunlight and at temperatures not exceeding 25ºC.