Festep Tablet

Quick info

Festep Tablet is a combination of vitamins and mineral supplements prescribed to treat vitamin and other nutritional deficiencies. Festep Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time to avoid missing a dose. Use of this medicine may cause epigastric pain, nausea, constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, and heartburn in some people. If any of these side effects persist, let your doctor know. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other health conditions. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is advised not to take alcohol after taking this medicine.

How it works

Festep Tablet is a combination of vitamins and minerals. Ferrous Ascorbate consists of iron and vitamin C. Iron replenishes the iron stores in the body and corrects iron deficiency anemia. Vitamin C promotes the absorption of iron in the body. Folic acid is essential for production of red blood cells. It prevents and treats folate deficiency and anemia. When taken by pregnant women, Folic acid prevents miscarriage, preterm labor, and neural tube defects in infants. Zinc is needed for the body's immune system to work properly. It plays a role in growth, wound healing, and maintaining gut health. Zinc is also required for the senses of taste and smell.

Direction of use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Festep Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• Iron supplements can make your stools look darker in color. This is completely harmless.
• Let your doctor know if you are taking any antibiotics.
• Inform your doctor if you have any gastrointestinal disorders like peptic ulcer or ulcerative colitis.
• Try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water every day.
• Festep Tablet can cause constipation. Try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water every day.

Side Effects

• Epigastric pain
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Heartburn