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Does Fefol Z Cause Diarrhea And Any Iron Content In It?
Does the FEFOL Z capsules cause diaherra? Is there real iron mixed in the capsules? A report in India showed that FEFOL Z capsules made by Glaxo Smilth-Kline contained so much real iron compound that it can be picked-up by magnet. The capsule lists that it contains Carbonyl, Zinc, and Folic acid.
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hi,
Fefol contains iron in the form of carbonyl iron.The drug contains elemental iron of 50 mg. Yes, the drug can cause diarrhea since it can irritate the digestive tract thereby increasing the secretions.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
Fefol contains iron in the form of carbonyl iron.The drug contains elemental iron of 50 mg. Yes, the drug can cause diarrhea since it can irritate the digestive tract thereby increasing the secretions.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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