i-Nefita

i-Nefita is the combination of ferrous ascorbate and multivitamins specially designed for the population having complications like Nutritional Deficiency Anemia as a result of renal impairment. This formulation is made to fulfil the unmet needs of patients suffering from chronic kidney disease.

Ferrous Ascorbate eq. to elemental iron	100 mg
Thiamine I.P. (Vitamin B1)	2 mg
Riboflavin I.P. (Vitamin B2)	3 mg
Niacinamide I.P. (Vitamin B3)	25 mg
Pyridoxine I.P. (Vitamin B6)	10 mg
Biotin U.S.P. (Vitamin B7)	300 mcg
Folic Acid I.P. (Vitamin B9)	10 mg
Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12)	500 mcg
Calcium Pantothenate I.P.	6 mg

Ferrous Ascorbate	Iron supplement with highest absorption & highest rise in serum ferritin
Thaimine	Produces energy from carbohydrates, helps nervous system work
Riboflavin	Helps produce energy, contributes in normal vision & healthy skin
Niacinamide	Helps in using sugars & fatty acids to produce energy
Calcium Pantothenic	Metabolizes protein, fat & carbohydrates to produce energy
Pyridoxine	Helps in production of protein & RBCs
Biotin	Metabolizes protein, fat & carbohydrates to produce energy
Folic Acid	Helps in DNA synthesis and works with Vit B12 to make RBCs
Methylcobalamin	Production of RBCs, maintains nerve cells & makes new cells

Nutritional Deficiency Anemia

1 – 2 tablets daily or as recommended by the consultant.

Iron is majorly absorbed in the upper jejunum and duodenum after it is taken orally. Roughly 90% of it is bound to the plasma proteins. The iron is transported to the spleen, liver and bone marrow after being bound transferrin in the ferrous form. It is established that about 1 mg/day of endogenous iron is eliminated through the routes of urine, skin and faeces.

Common side effects include: upset stomach, headache, nausea, vomiting, slight unpleasant taste in mouth, constipation, abdominal pain.

It is contra-indicated in the patients having any iron based allergy, haemolytic anemia, hemochrombtosis, hemolytic anemia, iron overload, diverticular disease.

Ferrous ascorbate in safe to be taken in pregnancy, by lactating mothers and paediatric population.

10 tablets are present in a strip and 10 such strips are present in a carton of i-Nefita.