Hema Capsule (Timed Release)
Capsule (Timed Release)
Doctor TIMS Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Weight:
50 mg+0.50 mg+61.80 mgbest Price:
৳ 3.51Generic
Carbonyl Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate
Pharmacology
Each capsule contains Elemental iron 50 mg (As carbonyl iron INN) Folic acid BP 500 microgram Zinc sulphate monohydrate USP 61.80 mg (equivalent to 22.50 mg zinc)
Contraindications
Carbonyl Iron decreases the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics, levodopa, levothyroxine, methyldopa and penecillamine. Folic Acid interacts with antiepileptics, so plasma concentrations of phenobarbital, phenytoin and primidone are possibly reduced.
Side Effects
It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its component or those with Iron overload.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Gastrointestinal irritations such as nausea, anorexia, vomiting, discomfort, constipation and diarrhoea may occur. Patients may complain of dark stool. Carbonyl Iron pellets incorporated into the capsules to reduce the possibility of gastrointestinal irritations. Rarely there may be allergic reactions.
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