Generic
Iron + Folic acid + Vitamin B complex + Vitamin C
Indications
This is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of Iron, Folic acid, Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C deficiency, or to meet extra need of these vitamins and minerals especially in pregnancy or when planning for pregnancy.
Pharmacology
Each extended release capsule contains : Ferrous Sulphate 150 mg Folic acid 0.5 mg Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin B1 ) 2 mg Riboflavin (vitamin B2 ) 2 mg Nicotinamide (vitamin B3 ) 10 mg Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (vitamin B6 ) 1 mg Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 50 mg
Contraindications
Care should be taken when given to patients with Iron storage or Iron absorption disease. Iron form chelates with antacids and Tetracycline and absorption of all these may be impaired if taken concurrently
Pregnancy And Lactation
Generally well tolerated. However, a few allergic reactions may be seen.
Therapeutic
Care should be taken in patients who may develop iron overload, such as those with hemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia or red cell aplasia. Iron chelates with tetracycline and absorption may be impaired.
Storage Conditions
Accidental overdose of iron containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children fewer than 6. Avoid higher doses if you have liver disease or hemochromatosis; excess can cause bloody diarrhea, vomiting, acidosis, darkened stools, abdominal pain. Symptoms may clear in a few hours. Riboflavin is reported to be completely safe and no toxic symptoms have been reported so far. Higher doses of Nicotinamide may cause vomiting, diarrhea. Sensory neuropathy was observed in individuals consuming more than 200 mg Pyridoxine for very long periods. No cases of Folic acid overdosages have been reported. Acute ingestion of Ascorbic acid, even of massive doses, is unlikely to cause significant effects.
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