Irolic 200 mg+200 mcg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Title

  • Irolic Tablet

Type

  • Medicine

Categories

  • Prenatal Supplements
  • Anemia Treatment

Description

  • Iron and folic acid combination tablet for prophylaxis and treatment of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy
  • Provides essential nutrients for haemoglobin formation and oxidative processes of living tissues
  • Recommended dosage and administration for adults and pregnant women
  • Drug interactions and contraindications to be considered
  • Possible side effects, precautions, and warnings
  • Storage conditions for maintaining product integrity

Purpose

  • Prophylaxis and treatment of Iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy
  • Prevention of megaloblastic anaemia of pregnancy

Pharmacology

  • Essential for haemoglobin formation
  • Necessary for oxidative processes of living tissues
  • Absorbed in the proximal small intestine
  • Replenishes iron deficiency and arrests anaemia process

DosageAdministration

  • Adults: One tablet daily
  • In pregnancy, recommended to start at first antenatal consultation and continue for 3 months after delivery
  • Preferably taken before meals, or after meals if there are gastrointestinal disturbances

Interaction

  • Absorption of iron salts and tetracycline is diminished when taken concomitantly
  • Iron salt absorption decreased in presence of antacids or when taken with tea
  • Reduction of anticonvulsant levels by administration of folate

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in pernicious anaemia and anaemia other than those due to iron deficiency
  • Inhibited absorption by Magnesium trisillicate and Antacid containing carbonate

SideEffects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea

PrecautionsWarnings

  • Undesirable administration during the first trimester of pregnancy
  • Investigation required if anaemia develops despite prophylaxis
  • Care needed when treating patients with peptic ulcer

OverdoseEffects

  • Gastric lavage if possible within four hours of overdosage
  • Administer chelating agent like desferrioxamine to eliminate excess free iron

TherapeuticClass

  • Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations

StorageConditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Keep away from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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