Izic Capsule (Timed Release)
Capsule (Timed Release)
Orbit Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Weight:
50 mg+0.50 mg+61.80 mgbest Price:
৳ 3.00Generic
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)
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
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 pregnancy.
Storage Conditions
Special care should be taken in patients with Iron overload states, such as haemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia or red blood cell aplasia. Failure to response to the treatment requires further investigations to exclude other causes of anaemia. In patients with renal failure there may be the risk of Zinc accumulation.
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