Uses Of LIVOGEN Z TABLET 15`S

Folic acid is used for preventing & treating folate deficiency, and its complications, like anaemia, inability of the bowel to absorb nutrients properly. Folic acid is also used for folate deficiency conditions including liver disease, ulcerative colitis, alcoholism, and kidney dialysis.

Pregnant women are advised to take folic acid to prevent miscarriage and neural tube defects. 

Ferrous fumarate is a widely used iron supplement as iron is very important for blood circulation to carry oxygen and supply to all body parts. It is used to treat low blood levels of iron i.e., anemia, especially during pregnancy.

Zinc sulfate is a mineral needed for the proper body functioning and is used in the treatment low levels of zinc in blood and its consequences like acute diarrhoea amongst children, stunted growth and slow wound healing.

Side Effects Of LIVOGEN Z TABLET 15`S

Some of the side effects (though rare) of Folic Acid are:

• Constipation
• Bitter taste in the mouth
• Nausea
• Sleeping disturbances
• Allergic rejection
• Bloating

Please consult your doctor if you get any of the above side effects, especially if they do not go away within 3-4 days of starting the use.

Ferrous fumarate  is usually safe, but in some cases may cause side effects such as:

• Stomach cramps, stomach upset
• Constipation

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

The common side effects of zinc sulfate are:

• Stomach upset, nausea
• Heartburn, headache

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

Contraindications Of LIVOGEN Z TABLET 15`S

• Antibiotics. Iron decreases the effectiveness of certain types of antibiotics. Hence, there should be a gap of 1-2 hours between iron and antibiotics dose.
• Bisphosphonates, Levodopa, Levothyroxine, Methyldopa and Mycophenolate Mofetil, Iron might decreases the absorption of these medicines. Hence, if you are taking any medicines containing any of these salts, you should keep a gap of 1-2 hours between any iron supplement and these medicines.

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug ferrous fumarate or any other allergies.
• Hemochromatosis (iron overloaded disorder)
• Liver disease
• Stomach / intestinal problems (ulcers and colitis)

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Low blood levels of copper.

Best Foods With LIVOGEN Z TABLET 15`S

What Are The Best Foods For Anaemia

• Maintain the healthy diet, especially foods containing iron, Vitamin B12 (Eggs, Cheese, Milk, Meats like beef, lamb, pork, Fish, Fortified breakfast cereals).
• Eat lots of leafy vegetables like spinach.
• Fruits like Pomegranates.
• Beetroot and sesame seeds are considered the wonder food for treating anemia.

Worst Foods With LIVOGEN Z TABLET 15`S

What Are The Worst Foods For Anaemia

• Junk food.
• Coffee, tea, red wine as these inhibit the absorption of iron.
• White bread.
• Sugar
• Desserts

Symptoms Treated With LIVOGEN Z TABLET 15`S

What Are The Symptoms Of Anaemia

• Common symptoms of anemia are tiredness, dizziness, and breathlessness.

Causes of diseases where LIVOGEN Z TABLET 15`S is used

What Are The Causes Of Anaemia

• Deficiency of nutrients like iron, folic acid, vitamin B 12, sickle cell anemia (a genetic blood disorder) or kidney disease can be amongst few causes of anemia.
• The type of food you eat also affects the absorption of iron and folic acid.

Do's With Usage of LIVOGEN Z TABLET 15`S

What Are The Things One Should Do To Manage Anaemia

• Use iron utensils for cooking as food cooked in iron vessel automatically gathers iron from the vessel and makes food iron rich.
• To improve absorption of iron in your body, take it with foods rich in vitamin C (like oranges, lemon)
• Find out the exact reason of anemia as your food choice will depend upon the real cause of anemia. E.g., patients with anemia caused by celiac disease should avoid eating gluten rich foods (like wheat, oats. Etc.), which others should continue with gluten. 

Dont's With Usage Of LIVOGEN Z TABLET 15`S

What Are The Things One Should Avoid To Manage Anaemia

• Avoid taking iron with calcium rich foods, coffee, tea as these hinder the absorption of iron in the body. Take these items at different times.
• Do yoga regularly as it increases the RBC count and also purifies the blood.
• Exercise regularly, as it causes hunger, which in turn improves your food intake. 

LIVOGEN Z TABLET 15`S has the following salts in its composition

Batch No : N22CC18071
Exp Date : 12/19