Generic
Carbonyl Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate + Vitamin B Complex + Vitamin C
Indications
This capsule is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of iron, folic acid, zinc, vitamin-B complex and vitamin-C deficiency, especially during pregnancy and lactation.
Pharmacology
Each capsule contains Elemental Iron [as Carbonyl iron] INN 50 mg Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate BP 61.80 mg equivalent to Zinc 22.50 mg Folic Acid BP 0.5mg Nicotinamide BP 10 mg Riboflavin BP 2 mg Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP 1 mg Ascorbic Acid USP 50 mg Thiamine Mononitrate BP 2 mg.
Contraindications
Use of any drug during first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided if possible. Thus administration of Iron during the first trimester requires definite evidence of Iron deficiency. Prophylaxis of Iron deficiency where inadequate diet calls for supplementary Zinc and Folic acid is justified during the remainder of the pregnancy.
Side Effects
Use of any drug during first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided if possible. Thus administration of Iron during the first trimester requires definite evidence of Iron deficiency. Prophylaxis of Iron deficiency where inadequate diet calls for supplementary Zinc and Folic acid is justified during the remainder of the pregnancy.
Pregnancy And Lactation
It is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Iron therapy is contraindicated in the presence of haemolytic anaemia.
Therapeutic
Symptoms of Carbonyl Iron include decreased energy, nausea, abdominal pain, tarry stool, weak, rapid pulse, fever, coma, seizures.
Storage Conditions
Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation
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