Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicine used for treatment of iron deficiency and anemia. It helps the body make healthy new cells and maintain iron level in the blood. Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Continue taking the medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset are some common side effects of this medicine. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, it is suggested to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

• Vomiting
• Upset stomach

If you miss a dose of Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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• Q. Q. How long does Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet take to work??
  Ans: Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet usually starts working within a few hours of taking it. If you are taking it for iron deficiency anemia, you may start feeling better after a few weeks of taking it. In case you are taking it during pregnancy, you may not notice any difference but this does not mean that the dose is not working. Continue taking Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet for the duration recommended by your doctor.
• Q. Q. Can Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet cause weight gain??
  Ans: Animal studies on Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet suggest that taking the medicine in excess along with a high-fat diet may lead to weight gain and fat accumulation. But this weight gain was not evident when taken along with a normal or low fat diet, even with excess Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet. In humans, similar studies have not been conducted and therefore knowledge regarding weight gain is lacking. Therefore, if you are on Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet then avoid excess Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet and eat a low fat meal to be on a safer side.
• Q. Q. Why should women start taking Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet before they become pregnant??
  Ans: Maintaining the right level of iron and folic acid in the body before getting pregnant reduces the risk of developing neural tube defects in the baby. Neural tube effect, in most cases, is caused if the structure (neural tube) from which the central nervous system develops (brain and spinal cord) in a baby does not form or is only partially closed. Full closure of the neural tube occurs during the end of the fourth week of pregnancy. Folic acid helps in the formation of neural tubes. Therefore, to prevent this defect women should start Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet before four weeks of pregnancy.
• Q. Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet??
  Ans: Yes, you can breastfeed while taking Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet as it is not harmful for the baby. Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet contains folic acid as an active ingredient which is naturally found in the breast milk. It also contains iron but iron does not pass through breast milk. Though initial levels of folic acid in the breast milk are low, it rises eventually. Since it is actively secreted in breast milk, mother may take Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet every day to maintain the required levels. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions related to nutrient supplementation in breastfeeding.
• Q. Q. When should I take Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet, in the morning or at night??
  Ans: You can take Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet any time of the day, but try to take it at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take it. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, cut or crush the medicine.
• Q. Q. Can Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet make you sick??
  Ans: Generally, Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet is well tolerated and no side effects are reported in the majority of people. However, some may experience stomach and intestinal problems which include nausea (feeling sick), dark colored stools and stomach upset or digestion issues. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor but do not stop taking Topred 100mg/1.5mg Tablet.

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