It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Purifol before taking it.
What is Purifol
Treating certain types of anemia. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Purifol is a vitamin. It works by helping the body to produce red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Important safety information:
Check any other vitamin products you may be taking for Purifol content. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any other medicines that you take contain Purifol.
LAB TESTS, including red blood cell counts, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Purifol during pregnancy. Purifol is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding, check with your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks to your baby.
Purifol side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
Dailymed."Ascorbic acid; biotin; cyanocobalamin; dexpanthenol; ergocalciferol; folic acid; niacinamide; phytonadione; pyridoxine hydrochloride; riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium; thiamine hydrochloride; vitamin a; vitamin e: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Can Purifol be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Purifol?
Use Purifol as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Purifol may be administered as an injection by your health care professional.
If you are using Purifol at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider. If the medicine contains particles, is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain local regulations for selecting an appropriate container and properly disposing of the container when full.
If you miss a dose of Purifol, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Purifol.
Who should not take Purifol?
Some medical conditions may interact with Purifol. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a long-term infection, seizure disorder, or liver problems (eg, alcoholic cirrhosis), or if you are on kidney dialysis
if you drink alcohol regularly
if you have other types of anemia (eg, anemia due to low vitamin B12 levels)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Purifol. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Fluorouracil because its actions and side effects may be increased by Purifol
Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Purifol
Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), methotrexate, nitrofurantoin, phenytoin, primidone, or pyrimethamine because the effectiveness of Purifol may be decreased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Purifol may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Purifol be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Purifol be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Purifol, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Purifol. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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One patient reported frequency of use
How often should I take Purifol? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Purifol should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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Twice in a day
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One patient reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Purifol May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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1-5mg
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One patient reported time for results
How long will I use Purifol before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 3 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Purifol. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Purifol kindly click here
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3 month
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One patient reported administration
When is the best condition to take Purifol: Before or after food? Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Purifol is best taken at With a meal. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
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With a meal
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Four patients reported age
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16-29
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30-45
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