Generic
Carbonyl Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate + Vitamin B Complex + Vitamin C
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
Carbonyl Iron decreases the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics, levodopa, levothyroxine, methyldopa and penicillamine. Folic Acid interacts with antiepileptics, so plasma concentrations of phenobarbital, phenytoin and primidone are possibly reduced.
Side Effects
It is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Iron therapy is contraindicated in the presence of haemolytic anaemia.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Allergic sensitization has been reported following oral administration of Folic acid. Oral iron preparation may cause constipation, particularly in older patients.
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 the pregnancy.
Storage Conditions
Care should be taken in patients who may develop iron overload, such as those with hemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia or red cell aplasia. Iron chelates with tetracycline and absorption may be impaired.
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