FERROUS ASCORBATE 10mg. IP + FOLIC ACID 100mcg. IP

A paediatric haematinic nutritional supplement combining two essential micronutrients — Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid — specially formulated to prevent and treat iron and folate deficiency in infants and young children. Ferrous ascorbate is a synthetic chelate of iron in the ferrous state with ascorbic acid; the unique chemistry includes a high content of elemental iron coexisting with ascorbate in the same compound, which keeps iron in its absorbable ferrous state and prevents its oxidation to the poorly absorbed ferric form. Ferrous ascorbate demonstrates superior bioavailability as high as 67%, significantly improving iron absorption compared to other supplements, and is a stable chelate that does not dissociate in the gastrointestinal tract. Ferrous ascorbate also lacks food interactions and can be administered without regard to meals. In a comparative clinical study in children aged 6 months to 12 years, ferrous ascorbate provided a significantly higher rise in haemoglobin levels in comparison to colloidal iron, supporting its use as an efficient oral iron supplement in the paediatric age group. Folic acid, a form of Vitamin B9, helps produce red blood cells and promotes oxygen supply to all parts of the body, and also helps prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida when used during pregnancy. Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin essential for DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation, and cellular metabolism, with folic acid being the synthetic form widely used in supplements due to its superior bioavailability. Together, the dual-action formulation ensures optimal haemoglobin synthesis, prevents anaemia, and supports healthy growth and cognitive development in infants and children