Active Ingredient
Carbonyl Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc.
Indication
Treatment & prophylaxis of Iron, Folic Acid & Zinc deficiency especially during pregnancy & lactation.
Dosage & Administration
Adult : One capsule daily before food or as
directed by the physician.
Contraindication & Precaution
Known hypersensitivity to any of its component or those with Iron overload. Special care should be taken in patient with Iron overload states, such as haemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia or red cell aplasia. In patients with renal failure there may be the risk of Zinc accumulation.
Side Effect
Nausea, anorexia, vomiting, discomfort, constipation, diarrhoea may occur. Patients may complain of dark stool. Rarely allergic reactions.
Drug Interaction
Carbonyl Iron: Tetracycline antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics, levodopa, levothyroxine, methyldopa & penecillamine. Folic Acid: Phenobarbital, phenytoin & primidone.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Use of any drug during the 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 & Folic Acid is justified during the remainder of pregnancy.
Preparation
Each TR capsule contains Elemental Iron 50 mg as Carbonyl Iron, Folic Acid 0.50 mg & Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate 61.80 mg.
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