Idefer XT Drops 15 ml

Your doctor may prescribe Idefer XT Drops to help manage the following conditions:

• Iron deficiency anaemia: Helps restore depleted iron stores and provides the essential building blocks needed to make haemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen throughout your child's body.
• Nutritional deficiencies: Helps address dietary gaps in rapidly growing infants and toddlers who may not be receiving enough iron and essential vitamins from breast milk, formula, or solid foods.

When used as directed as part of your treatment plan, Idefer XT Drops may provide the following benefits:

• Improved energy levels: By supporting the production of healthy red blood cells, it helps reduce the unusual tiredness and fatigue associated with low iron levels, helping your child feel more active.
• Support for healthy growth: Provides essential nutrients that support normal physical development, cognitive function, and learning capabilities during the critical early childhood years.
• Correction of appetite: Helps restore a normal appetite in children whose poor eating habits were caused by underlying iron deficiency.

• Idefer XT Drops should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal, for optimal iron absorption. Avoid giving it with tea, coffee, or dairy products.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, or use it as per the labelled instructions.
• Shake the bottle well before each use.
• Give the prescribed dose to your child by mouth using the dropper provided with the pack.
• Clean the dropper thoroughly with warm water, rinse it well, and allow it to air dry.

• Include vitamin C: Include foods high in vitamin C, such as pureed strawberries, oranges, or bell peppers, in your child's meals to naturally help their body absorb the iron.
• Separate from dairy: Do not feed your child milk, yoghurt, or other calcium-rich foods within two hours of giving these drops, as calcium significantly blocks iron absorption.
• Maintain hydration: Ensure your child drinks plenty of water throughout the day to help prevent the mild constipation that is sometimes caused by iron supplements.
• Offer iron-rich foods: Once your child starts solid foods, regularly offer iron-rich options like pureed meats, poultry, beans, and iron-fortified baby cereals to support their treatment.

• Inspect the liquid: Always inspect the liquid inside the dropper before giving it; do not use it if you notice unusual cloudiness, clumps, or a significant change in colour.
• Prevent teeth staining: Wipe your baby's gums or gently brush their teeth after giving the drops to prevent temporary dark staining on their primary teeth.
• Track the doses: Keep a written daily log of when you give the drops to prevent other caregivers from accidentally giving a double dose.
• Avoid similar supplements: Do not use any other vitamin or mineral supplements containing iron at the same time unless explicitly instructed by your paediatrician.
• Expect dark stools: Be prepared for your child to have dark-coloured stools; this is a normal reaction to unabsorbed iron and is not a cause for concern.