Looking to boost your iron levels and prevent anaemia? Galfer Ferrous Fumarate Capsules are perfect for you! Each Galfer capsule contains 305mg of iron in the form of ferrous fumarate, so you can easily meet your daily recommended intake. They’re also great for boosting energy levels and preventing fatigue. Get yours today and feel the difference!
Iron deficiency is a very common problem, especially in women who are pregnant or have given birth recently. The lack of iron can be due to blood loss from menstruation; however it also occurs when there isn’t enough dietary intake because some foods contain only small amounts while others don’t at all! If you suspect your body needs more than what’s being offered on its own terms then speak up about this issue with a doctor so they might prescribe tablets which will help supplement our diets accordingly
Symptoms of Iron deficiency can include:
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The price of Galfer Capsules is £8.49
You can buy Galfer Capsules at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.
Galfer Capsules is available to buy over the counter. You do not need a prescription to buy Galfer Capsules but you might be asked some questions about your medical health when you add it to your basket.
Other Ferrous Fumarate Capsules
• Take this medicine before meals on an empty stomach if possible. If Galfer Capsules upset your stomach, take them with or after food.
• Some foods such as tea, eggs and milk may reduce the amount of iron absorbed by the body. Check with the doctor or pharmacist about which foods to avoid.
• Galfer Capsules may make your stools darker than usual. This is a normal effect of medicines containing iron.
• Treatment should not normally carry on for more than 3 months after the iron deficiency has been corrected. Your doctor will advise you when to stop.
• Use of Galfer Capsules in children should also be under medical supervision.
Prolonged use in children may lead to toxic accumulation of iron and needs to be carefully controlled by the doctor
Adults and children over 12 years
Prevention of iron deficiency
• Take one capsule a day.
Treatment of iron deficiency
• Take one capsule twice a day.
Children under 12 years
Do not give to children under 12 unless your doctor tells you to.
If you take too many
If you accidentally take too many, see a doctor immediately as an overdose may be fatal. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
If you forget a dose
Take the next dose as soon as you remember.
You can then carry on with the next dose at the correct time.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the one missed.
Before you use this medicine
Do not use the medicine if you have….
• An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 6.
• Other problems with iron in the blood (including conditions that lead to iron building up in soft tissues, or problems with red blood cells).
• A stomach ulcer or other stomach or bowel problem.
• Had repeated blood transfusions in the past.
• Anaemia not related to low levels of iron before.
• Are currently having iron injections.
• Are currently having dimercaprol injections for treatment of metal poisioning.
• Or are under 12 years old.
Talk to your doctor if you have….
• A history of stomach ulcers.
• Had part or all of the stomach removed.
• Vitamin deficiency particularly vitamin B12 or folic acid.
• Or are a male, as iron deficiency is less common in men than women, and the causes may need investigating further by the doctor
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking….
• Antibiotics for infections such as neomycin, tetracyclines (e.g. oxytetracycline), chloramphenicol or fluoroquinolones (e.g. ciprofloxacin).
• Penicillamine for arthritis.
• Indigestion remedies, antacids, calcium supplements and zinc.
• Colestyramine mainly used for high cholesterol.
• Levodopa, carbidopa or entacapone for Parkinson’s Disease.
• Levothyroxine for treatment of low thyroid hormone.
• Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis.
• Trientine for Wilson’s Disease.
• Methyldopa for high blood pressure.
• People having tests on stool samples should tell the doctor as this medicine may turn stools black and affect test results.
Pregnant or breastfeeding….
Ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Do not take Galfer Capsules during the first 3 months of pregnancy unless the doctor has told you to do so.
You may also need to take Folic Acid during your pregnancy. Your doctor will advise you about this.
• Ferrous Fumarate 305mg Capsules can be taken during breastfeeding if the doctor thinks it necessary.
Driving and using machines….
Ferrous Fumarate 305mg Capsules do not affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Galfer Capsules can have side effects, although these don’t affect everyone.
Important side effects:
If you think you have any of the following side effects or symptoms, stop using this medicine immediately and see a doctor as soon as possible.
• Allergic reactions which cause difficulty in breathing, fever, swelling of the mouth, lips or skin, severe rashes, itching or stomach pain.
Other possible side effects are:
• Loss of appetite • Nausea and sickness • Stomach discomfort • Constipation
• Diarrhoea • Darkening of the stools • Accumulation of iron in body cells.
• Constipation may be more pronounced in the elderly.
• Diarrhoea may be more pronounced in people with inflammatory bowel disease, eg. IBS, colitis or diverticulitis.
If you notice any of these side effects which are usually mild, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes
any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects
directly via the yellow card scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine
The active ingredient per capsule is: ferrous fumarate 305mg (equivalent to 100mg elemental iron).
The other ingredients are: gelatin, quinoline yellow (E104), indigotine (E132), titanium dioxide (E171) erythrosine (E127)
How to Store Galfer Capsules
This product contains iron. Keep it out of the sight and reach of children as an overdose may be fatal.
• Store in a cool place.
• Keep container tightly closed.
• Do not use after the expiry date shown on the label
Click here for the Patient Information leaflet for Galfer Capsules
Please read before using the product
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