Polyron 50 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

Title

• Polyron Oral Iron Polymaltose Complex Syrup

Categories

• Medicine
• Health & Wellness
• Pregnancy & Parenting

Description

• Polyron Syrup for the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia

Indications

• Treatment of latent iron deficiency
• Iron deficiency anemia including macrocytic anemia
• Nutritional anemia of infants
• Anemia due to excessive hemorrhage
• Anemia associated with infections
• Anemia associated with malignant disease
• Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia before, during, and after pregnancy
• Prophylactic therapy for iron deficiency to cover the recommended daily dietary allowances (RDA)

Pharmacology

• Polysaccharide-iron complex
• Necessity for hemoglobin formation
• Oxidative process facilitation
• Non-ionic ferric iron and polymaltose in a stable complex
• Controlled absorption of ferric iron
• No release of free radicals
• No interaction with food components or other medications
• Increased utilization rate of iron in hemoglobin and myoglobin synthesis

Dosage & Administration

• Dosage dependent on iron deficiency extent
• Adults: 10 ml once or twice daily
• Children (6-12 years): 10 ml daily
• Children (2-6 years): 5 ml daily
• Premature infants & Infants: 3.33 mg of elemental iron/kg body weight

Interaction

• No observed interactions
• Unlikely interaction with food components and concomitantly administered medicaments

Contraindications

• Risk of iron overload conditions
• Hypersensitivity to iron or any other ingredients of the syrup

Side Effects

• Well tolerated but may cause nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Careful assessment of potential risk versus benefits during first trimester
• Iron excretion in breast milk not in clinically significant concentrations

Precautions & Warnings

• Possible side effects including epigastric pain, diarrhea, and vomiting
• Metabolic acidosis, convulsions, and coma after apparent recovery
• Speed is essential for effective treatment
• Dependent upon removing excess iron from the alimentary tract prior to absorption
• Emergency medical attention in case of overdose

Overdose Effects

• Epigastric pain, diarrhea, vomiting
• Metabolic acidosis, convulsions, coma after apparent recovery
• Emergency medical attention required
• Emetic, gastric lavage, general supportive measures

Therapeutic Class

• Oral Iron preparations

Storage Conditions

• Keep below 30°C temperature
• Away from light and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children

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