Hemobin 200 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
200 ml bottle: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ferrous sulfate |
| Company | Zenith pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of iron deficiency anaemia
- Prevention of anaemia of pregnancy
- Necessary iron administration
Description
- General properties of iron salts
- Facilitates O2 transport via haemoglobin
- Replaces iron found in haemoglobin, myoglobin and enzymes
Dosage & Administration
- Initial therapeutic dose for adults: 3-4½ teaspoonful daily
- Maintenance dose for adults: 1½ teaspoonful daily
- Initial dose for children under 1 year: ¼th teaspoonful thrice daily
- Dose for children 1-5 years: 1 teaspoonful thrice daily
- Dose for children 6-12 years: 1½ teaspoonful twice daily
- Mix with water or fruit juice to avoid staining of teeth
Interaction
- Diminished absorption when taken concomitantly with Tetracycline
- Iron salt should be given 3 hours before or 2 hours after Tetracycline
- Decreased absorption in the presence of antacids or when taken with tea
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in haemachromatosis and haemosiderosis
- Should not be given to patients receiving repeated blood transfusion or with non-iron deficiency anaemia
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting
- Reduced side effects when taken with or immediately after food
- May cause constipation with continuous administration
- Iron-containing liquid medication may cause temporary staining of teeth
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution when given to patients with iron storage or absorption disease
- Caution when given to patients with haemoglobinopathies or existing gastrointestinal disease
Therapeutic Class
- Oral Iron Preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children