Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet

Composition Ferrous Ascorbate (100mg) + Folic Acid (1.5mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class
Action Class
Habbit Forming
Manufacturer MP BioTech
Manufacturer address Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used for the treatment of iron deficiency and anemia. It helps the body make healthy new red blood cells and maintain iron levels in the blood. This supports overall health, improves vitality, and helps prevent complications related to low iron levels.

Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it will depend on what you are taking it for.  Your doctor will determine the right dose to help improve your condition. Continue taking the medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Common side effects of Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet include nausea, constipation, dark stools, and upset stomach. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. People who are allergic to iron should avoid this medicine. It should also not be used by those with certain iron storage disorders like hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis, or by those with bacterial infections. If you have a peptic ulcer, inform your doctor before taking Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet.

Treatment of Anemia

Treatment of Iron deficiency

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. Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet is a combination of two nutritional supplements: ferrous ascorbate and folic acid. Folic acid is a form of vitamin B. It plays a vital role in the formation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. Ferrous ascorbate acts as a catalyst in various biochemical reactions in our body, facilitates the transport and utilization of oxygen, and helps in cell growth and proliferation. This improves the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin.

Q: What if you forget to take Beta XT Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Consider taking Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet after a meal to reduce stomach discomfort.

Let your doctor know if you are taking any antibiotics.

Inform your doctor if you have any gastrointestinal disorders like peptic ulcers or ulcerative colitis.

Iron supplements can make your stools look darker in color. This is completely harmless.

Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet can cause constipation, try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water each day.

Q. How long does Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet take to work?

Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet usually starts working within a few hours of taking it. If you are taking it for iron deficiency anemia, you may start feeling better after a few weeks of taking it. In case you are taking it during pregnancy, you may not notice any difference, but this does not mean that the dose is not working. Continue taking Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet for the duration recommended by your doctor.

Q. Can Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Animal studies on Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet suggest that taking the medicine in excess, along with a high-fat diet, may lead to weight gain and fat accumulation. But this weight gain was not evident when taken along with a normal or low-fat diet, even with excess Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet. In humans, similar studies have not been conducted, and therefore, knowledge regarding weight gain is lacking. Therefore, if you are on Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet, then avoid excess Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet and eat a low-fat meal to be on the safer side.

Q. Why should women start taking Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet before they become pregnant?

Maintaining the right level of iron and folic acid in the body before getting pregnant reduces the risk of developing neural tube defects in the baby. The neural tube effect, in most cases, occurs when the structure (neural tube) from which the central nervous system develops (brain and spinal cord) in a baby does not form or is only partially closed. Full closure of the neural tube occurs at the end of the fourth week of pregnancy. Folic acid helps in the formation of neural tubes. Therefore, to prevent this defect, women should start Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet four weeks before pregnancy.

Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet?

Yes, you can breastfeed while taking Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet, as it is not harmful to the baby. Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet contains folic acid as an active ingredient, which is naturally found in breast milk. It also contains iron, but iron does not pass through breast milk. Though initial levels of folic acid in breast milk are low, it eventually rises. Since it is actively secreted in breast milk, the mother may take Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet every day to maintain the required levels. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions related to nutrient supplementation in breastfeeding.

Q. When should I take Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet, in the morning or at night?

You can take Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet any time of the day, but try to take it at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take it. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, cut, or crush the medicine.

Q. Can Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet make you sick?

Generally, Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet is well tolerated, and no side effects are reported in the majority of people. However, some may experience stomach and intestinal problems, which include nausea (feeling sick), dark-colored stools, and upset stomach or digestion issues. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor, but do not stop taking Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet.

In Treatment of Anemia

Anemia occurs when you do not have enough red blood cells or when your red blood cells do not function properly. One of the most common causes of anemia is a lack of iron in your body. Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet prevents and treats anemia by improving the level of iron in the body. This helps reduce symptoms such as tiredness, weakness, reduced concentration, pale or yellow skin, brittle nails, dry hair, etc. Along with taking Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet, include iron-rich foods like spinach, dates, organ meats like liver, iron-fortified cereals, etc.

Nausea

Upset stomach

Acid regurgitation

Constipation

Pyrosis

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Beta XT 100mg/1.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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