Altofer (200 ml) Syrup

Altofer (200 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Solace Biotech. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Folic Acid (Vit B9), Iron III Hydroxide Polymaltose. This drug comes in the form of Syrup. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 200 ml and is priced at Rs 59.95 (arround $0.8393 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Folic Acid (Vit B9)+ Iron III Hydroxide Polymaltose)
Pharma Company :Solace Biotech
Brand Label :Altofer (200 ml)
Preparation Type :Syrup
Single Dose :5 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Iron III Hydroxide Polymaltose-50 mg
  • Folic Acid (Vit B9)-750 mcg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :200 ml
Price Unit :Rs 1.5 INR (arround $0.021 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 59.95 INR (arround $0.8393 US Dollar)

Drug details for Altofer (200 ml)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Altofer (200 ml) are :

  • Iron III Hydroxide Polymaltose-50 mg
  • Folic Acid (Vit B9)-750 mcg

Folic Acid (Vit B9)
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Folate-deficient. Megaloblastic anaemia. Prophylaxis of megaloblastic anemia in pregnancy. Prophylaxis of neural tube defect in pregnancy. Malabsorption syndromes. Antiepileptic therapy.

For more details on Folic Acid (Vit B9), its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Folic Acid (Vit B9)..

Iron III Hydroxide Polymaltose
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Iron III Hydroxide Polymaltose, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Iron III Hydroxide Polymaltose..

Altofer (200 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Altofer (200 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Iron III Hydroxide Polymaltose-50 mg Folic Acid (Vit B9)-750 mcg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

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