Ilyp-XT Tablet

1. What Ilyp-XT Tablets are and what they are used for?

Ilyp-XT Tablets contain Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid, which are important for the formation of healthy red blood cells.

It works by:
• Providing elemental iron, which helps in the production of haemoglobin and red blood cells
• Supplying folic acid, which supports red blood cell formation and helps prevent folate deficiency
• Helping correct iron deficiency anaemia and restore depleted iron and folate stores

Ilyp-XT Tablets are used for:
• Treatment of iron deficiency anaemia
• Correction of iron and folate deficiency states, especially when advised by your doctor
• Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, when prescribed by a doctor, to support increased iron and folate requirements

2. What you need to know before you take Ilyp-XT Tablets?

Do not take Ilyp-XT Tablets if you:

• are allergic to Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic Acid, or any of the ingredients
  • have Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • have certain blood disorders, such as paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria
  • have haemosiderosis or haemochromatosis
  • have had or are having repeated blood transfusions
  • have an active peptic ulcer
  • have certain bowel conditions such as regional enteritis or ulcerative colitis
  • have anaemia not caused by iron deficiency

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor before taking Ilyp-XT Tablets if:

• you have been treated for or have a history of peptic ulcer disease
  • you have had all or part of your stomach removed (gastrectomy)
  • you have or may have a folate-dependent tumour
  • your anaemia does not improve with iron treatment alone
  • you may have associated Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency

Special precautions

• Ilyp-XT Tablets contain iron. Keep out of the sight and reach of children, as overdose may be fatal
  • Your doctor may advise further investigations if microcytic anaemia does not respond to iron therapy alone
  • Treatment should be taken only under medical supervision

Other medicines and Ilyp-XT Tablets

Tell your doctor if you are taking:

• antibiotics, such as fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, co-trimoxazole, chloramphenicol, sulphonamides, or neomycin
  • penicillamine
  • levodopa or carbidopa
  • thyroxine
  • bisphosphonates
  • antacids
  • zinc supplements
  • methyldopa
  • cholestyramine
  • trientine
  • sulphasalazine
  • aminopterin, methotrexate, or pyrimethamine
  • anticonvulsant medicines (used for epilepsy)
• These medicines may affect how Ilyp-XT Tablets work or be affected by them.

Ilyp-XT with food and drink

• If tea, coffee, milk, or eggs are taken at the same time as Ilyp-XT Tablets, the body may absorb less iron
  • This may reduce the effect of the medicine
  • It may be taken with or after food if stomach upset occurs

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

• If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, consult your doctor before use
  • Ilyp-XT Tablets are suitable for use during pregnancy, when prescribed by your doctor
  • Ilyp-XT Tablets are also suitable for use during breastfeeding, as advised by your doctor

Driving and using machines

• Ilyp-XT Tablets have no influence on the ability to drive or use machines