Effects and Alternatives to Haematinics on Anemic Patients-A Questionnaire Study

Abstract

Study of the alternatives and side effects of haematinics on anaemic patients. Anaemia is a condition which can be either hereditary or acquired with an abnormal RBC. Anemia are usually treated by Haematinics in the form of tablets, capsules and syrup and sometimes injection. Long term intake of haematinics produces some side effects like Gastritis, tooth staining, etc. This study was conducted to analyse the side effects experienced by anemia patients due to haematinics. This is a survey based study, A questionnaire was prepared regarding hematinics and alternate to haematinics. From the derived data the difficulty and side effects of haematinics were studied and analysed.Adverse effects of oral iron: epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, gastritis, metallic taste, constipation (due to astringent effect) or diarrhea (irritant effect) are the usual adverse effects. Liquid preparations of iron causes staining of teeth. Many people preferred natural alternatives to haematinics. The survey says that some groups of people preferred natural products over hematinic drugs for their treatment of anaemia due to its side effects.