Description:

Vitferon Syrup is a comprehensive hematinic syrup (blood tonic) formulated to treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia, boost hemoglobin levels, and support red blood cell production. It combines Iron with Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, and Zinc for enhanced erythropoiesis (blood cell formation), especially useful during pregnancy, lactation, post-surgery, nutritional deficiencies, and general weakness.

Prescription:

Over-the-counter (OTC) dietary supplement / hematinic.

Therapeutic Category:

Hematinic / Iron Supplement with Vitamins and Minerals (Anti-anemic tonic).

Active Ingredients/Composition: Each 5ml or 10ml (standard formulation) typically contains:

• Elemental Iron (as Ferrous Sulphate, Ferrous Fumarate or Ferrous Gluconate) — usually 50–100 mg
• Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) — 5–15 mcg
• Folic Acid — 0.5–1 mg
• Zinc (as Zinc Sulphate) — 5–11 mg

It has a pleasant taste (often orange or strawberry flavour).

Vitamins:

• Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
• Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

Minerals:

• Iron
• Zinc

Variant: Vitferon Syrup 200ml (standard hematinic syrup). Related variants may include Vitferon drops or capsules.

Consume Type:

Oral – Liquid syrup (taken by mouth).

Directions/Usage:

• Adults: 10 ml (2 teaspoonfuls) once or twice daily.
• Children: 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.
• Best taken after meals to reduce stomach upset.
• Shake bottle well before use.
• Continue for at least 4–8 weeks or as advised for anemia correction.

Common Side Effects:

• Dark/black stools (harmless effect of iron)
• Nausea, constipation, or mild stomach upset
• Metallic taste in mouth
• Diarrhoea (less common)

Package Type:

200ml amber plastic bottle with measuring cup/spoon, packed in a carton.

Storage Advice: Store at room temperature (below 25–30°C) in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep tightly closed. Do not freeze.

Safety Advice:

• Keep out of reach of children (iron overdose can be fatal in young children).
• Do not exceed recommended dose.
• Caution in patients with peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, or hemochromatosis.
• Consult a doctor before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or having any chronic illness.
• May interact with certain antibiotics and antacids — take separately.
• Discontinue and seek medical help if severe allergic reaction or persistent stomach pain occurs.

Product Substitutes:

• Feroglobin Syrup
• Haem Up Liquid
• Astymin-3 / Astymin Syrup
• Haematovite Syrup
• Fine Life Blood Tonic
• Aminoglobin Liquid

Manufacturer/Marketer:

Marketed by various local or imported pharmaceutical companies in Ghana (often under the Vitferon brand by importers).

Country of Origin:

India.