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The use of blood supplements should follow the treatment guidelines of the doctor Therefore patients should not take blood supplements on their own without being diagnosed with anemia Hello everyone Continuing with the series "Duy Mết ơi thuốc gì đây " I am Dược sĩ Nguyễn Đắc Nhân and I will be accompanying you in this episode Anemia is a condition in which the level of hemoglobin and the number of red blood cells in the blood are reduced leading to a decrease in oxygen supply to the body's cells Anemia can be temporary or long-term But in some cases it can lead to dangerous problems So in this video I will answer your questions about blood supplements that can be used to improve anemia First everyone knows that when there is anemia common symptoms include weakness fatigue pale skin restless legs and shortness of breath especially when experiencing shortness of breath coma rapid heartbeat chest pain and reduces the ability tolerate exercise However some cases of mild anemia may not have any symptoms To know if you have anemia you need to rely on blood tests that measure hemoglobin levels and the diagnostic threshold for anemia varies among individuals For example in men the hemoglobin level must below 13g per deciliter While in women a hemoglobin level below 12g per deciliter is diagnosed as anemia For the elderly and pregnant women when the hemoglobin level is below 11g per deciliter The patient was diagnosed with anemia The most common type of anemia is iron-deficiency anemia Because of poor absorption and low iron content in the diet it hardly meets daily needs Iron deficiency anemia is a condition in which the body is deficient in iron Because of the lack of hemoglobin due to iron deficiency Iron deficiency can have various causes including iron deficiency reserves Increased demand for use during pregnancy Patients can use and reuse the decoction Or having a poor diet such as eating little meat or drinking alcohol Additionally the ability to absorb pigment may also be impaired In some conditions such as gastritis or bleeding hemorrhoids fungal infection gastritis and menstruatio It is not possible to distinguish between anemia and iron- deficiency anemia with common symptoms specific tests are required For example tests related to the red blood cell series such as RBC HCT HB MCV MCH MCHC Additionally blood iron level tests can indicate reduced iron and ferritin meaning a decrease in stored iron And your condition of anemia and pallor must be diagnosed by a doctor How is anemia and pallor treated First blood transfusion is prescribed It should be noted that blood transfusion is only prescribed in cases of severe anemia at is hemoglobin concentration of 6-8 g/dL or below 7 g/dL accompanied by blood loss and is only performed with the consent of the doctors However not everyone with anemia needs a blood transfusion Instead the use of blood supplements should not be taken as a first -line treatment for most patients with anemia due to iron deficiency Currently there are several types of preparations with different extracts on the market such as Ferrovit Copier or Totema Ferrovit is a medication containing three main active ingredients: ferrous fumarate with 53 25mg of elemental iron Folic acid and vitamin B12 in tablet form Fumafor B9 Copier is a medication containing the active ingredients fumarate and folic acid in tablet form Meanwhile Totema is a blood supplement that can provide active ingredients such as iron manganese and copper in the form of gluconate salts To prevent anemia the body needs it in the form of a liquid solution to drink It should be noted that each person has different abilities to absorb the medication therefore The effectiveness of treatment may vary from patient to patient Although the type of salt used in each formulation may differ however Treatment effectiveness is still ensured if the amount of pigment provided meets the required standards How should iron supplements be used and stored Iron supplements should be taken one hour before eating or two hours after eating to avoid interactions with food It is possible to use the drug with vitamin C because recent studies show that vitamin C can improve the absorption of the pigment The average dosage for adults 150-200 mg of selenium per day Note that this recommendation applies to selenium It is divided into 2-3 doses So on average 2-3 pills per day is enough to provide the required amount for the body Taking blood supplements for 2 months can bring hemoglobin levels back to normal To replenish the iron stores It is necessary to continue taking blood- nourishing medicine for a period of 3 to 6 months Regarding long-term treatment blood-nourishing medicine will treat the condition of blood deficiency Help improve the quality of life and prevent recurrent anemia Now let's get to the part you are most interested in I will answer some common questions about blood supplements The first question is about the common side effects of iron supplements are what and how to reduce these side effects Iron supplements often cause side effects on the digestive system with characteristic symptoms such as metallic taste in the mouth when drinking stomach irritation nausea vomiting constipation or black stools for patients with underlying conditions Stomach discomfort or a feeling of unease when taking the decoction can be taken with food or at night At the lowest dose and gradually increasing the treatment dose to avoid uncomfortable sensations The second question is what to note when taking blood supplements When using iron supplements be aware of foods that can reduce iron absorption such as tea or coffee Also avoid swallowing the decoctions Keep in mind that taking blood supplements requires the approval of a doctor or pharmacist to avoid the risk of poisoning especially in children Some symptoms of color poisoning include conditions such as hypotension and rapid or weak pulse eadache fever difficulty breathing and fluid in the lungs skin has a gray or slightly blue color jaundice This is jaundice caused by liver damage convulsions In case of cyanide poisoning the patient needs to be quickly taken to Emergency hospitals provide timely care Would taking the decoction cause weight gain or not This is also a question that many people are concerned about This blood supplement does not cause weight gain so it is suitable for people who are overweight obese or diagnosed with anemia or poor blood condition How to use blood supplements for special groups Such patients with a history of drug allergies should not use the medication Blood supplements are available for pregnant women blood supplements can be used to prevent anemia during pregnancy But it needs to be closely monitored by doctors Should you take blood supplements if you are not anemic Using blood supplements should follow the treatment guidelines of your doctor Therefore patients should not take blood supplements on their own without being diagnosed with anemia Daily in addition to taking the medicine's color We can adjust the diet pla First it is necessary to use foods rich in color such as vegetables fish and chicken The amount of color in these types of food It will be presented in the table below However the amount of nutrients provided by food is not all completely absorbed by the body You should limit certain beverages that can create complexes that reduce the absorption of pigment such as tea or coffee On the other hand beverages rich in vitamin C Like orange lemon and strawberry will help enhance the absorption of color in the body A question arises: what is a color supplement How much does it cost and where can I buy it The price of a capsule containing herbal extract or a blood supplement vial is usually low Less than 10 000 VND per tablet And to learn more about the product information above you can check out the online pharmacy of Umedstore I'll put the link in the description Finally we will get to the most important part of the video Those are the advantages and disadvantages that I have compiled about blood supplements Speaking of the disadvantages blood supplements have Sometimes the drug is absorbed with food and some other foods and medicines Some patients may not be able to absorb the drug Not suitable for use in cases of severe anemia or blood transfusion emergencies Blood supplement abuse condition It may contain colorants that can cause color poisoning However because of the properties blood supplements containing colorants will provide color along with other factors involved in the process of red blood cell formation such as folic acid and vitamin B12 help restore hemoglobin levels In the blood it quickly disappears after a few months of treatment The cost of these medicines is usually low less than 10 000 VND per tablet or ampoule Blood supplements have few serious side effects and are completely manageable This is all the complete information about blood supplements The references I will put under the description If you have any questions about this product Or ask a question in the comments section or add more informatio If you like the DuMed series What's this medicine Don't forget to like subscribe and share so everyone can know Hello everyone I'm Pharmacist Nguyen Dac Nhan and see you again in the next episode of this series