Speedral Strip Of 10 Capsules

Speedral capsule contains vitamin B9/folic acid, glycine, and iron as active substances. These are the components the body requires for optimal health. Speedral capsule is used in the treatment and prevention of iron and folic acid deficiency.

It is also used as a supplement to prevent nutritional deficiency during pregnancy, breastfeeding after surgery, or nutritional malabsorption. Folic acid helps the body to produce and maintain new cells and is important in the formation of genetic material. Iron is an important component of haemoglobin (Hb) formation, which in turn supplies oxygen to the entire body.

Take this supplement as advised by your doctor.

Directions for Use

• Take Speedral capsule as advised by the doctor.
• Avoid taking tea or coffee along with the supplement.
• Preferably take the supplement an hour before the meal.
• You should not take this medicine more than the stated recommended daily dose.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• If you suffer from a medical condition like diabetes, hypertension, kidney or liver problems.
• If you using medications, supplements or following complementary or integrative health approaches.
• Avoid taking the supplement if you are allergic to the components of the supplement.
• If you have a planned surgery or operation. You may have to stop taking these products at least 2-3 weeks ahead of the procedure.
• Dietary supplements are intended to supplement the diets of people and must not be used as a substitute for a well-balanced, varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Storage and disposal

• Store Speedral capsule in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which foods are rich in folic acid and iron?

Seafood, leafy green vegetables like spinach, nuts, beans, peas, orange, resins, etc are rich in folic acid and iron.

What are the side effects associated with Speedral capsule?

Speedral capsule may cause skin rashes, stomach discomforts, diarrhoea and vomiting if consumed in excess. Taking too much of the supplement interferes with the absorption of other nutrients like zinc and vitamin B12.

Does Speedral capsule interact with other medicines?

• Medicines used for indigestion like antacids, medicines used to treat bacterial infections like chloramphenicol, and medicines used to treat bone problems like bisphosphonates must be taken with a minimum gap of two hours.
• Consult the doctor if using medicines like phenytoin (used to treat epilepsy), methotrexate (used to treat cancer), and sulfasalazine (used to treat ulcers).

What are the effects of folic acid deficiency?

You may develop anaemia, ulcers in the mouth, diarrhoea, and flatulence. It causes infertility in severe cases.

What is the role of folic acid in our body?

Folic acid is used in the formation of the genetic material in the body during the growth phases, it helps in the growth and division of the cell, helps to maintain cholesterol levels, it helps to prevent mood swings along with vitamin B12, it is important for the healthy development of the foetus.

What is the Speedral capsule used for?

• Speedral capsule is used to treat and prevent iron and folic acid deficiency, i.e. anaemia, which includes weakness, fatigue, difficulty in breathing, headache, irritability and difficulty in concentration.
• It is also used as a supplement to prevent nutritional deficiency during pregnancy, breastfeeding after surgery or nutritional malabsorption.

Can I take the Speedral capsule every day?

Yes, you can take the Speedral capsule every day if your doctor has recommended it. You should take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose.