Ferofe Z TR 200 mg+200 mcg (Capsule (Timed Release))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ferrous fumarate folic acid
Company Aexim pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

  • Ferofe Z TR

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Healthcare
  • Pregnancy
  • Anemia
  • Supplements
  • Vitamins
  • Iron
  • Folic Acid

Description

  • Indicated for prophylaxis and treatment of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy
  • Prevents megaloblastic anemia of pregnancy
  • Essential for hemoglobin formation
  • Treatment and prophylaxis of iron deficiency anemia
  • Prevents megaloblastic anemia due to folic acid deficiency
  • Absorbed in the small intestine, particularly the duodenum
  • Recommended dosage of one tablet daily for adults, with option for twice daily use if necessary
  • Contraindicated in pernicious anemia and anemia not due to iron deficiency
  • Administered orally, with preference for taking the tablet before meals
  • Possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal symptoms, constipation, and diarrhea
  • Care needed when treating patients with peptic ulcer
  • Storage temperature below 30°C, away from light and moisture

Dimensions

  • Tablet form

Color Options

  • Not applicable

Functions

  • Replenishes iron deficiency
  • Synthesizes hemoglobin

Materials

  • Ferrous Fumarate
  • Folic Acid

Technical Specifications

  • Absorption of iron salts diminished when taken concomitantly with tetracycline
  • Decreased absorption of iron salts in the presence of antacids or when taken with tea
  • Iron salts reduce effects of penicillamine
  • Co-trimoxazole may inhibit megaloblastic hemopoiesis
  • Serum anticonvulsant levels may be reduced by administration of folate

Design Elements

  • Chelating agent for overdose treatment

Usability Features

  • Recommended start of Irolic tablet at first antenatal consultation and continuation for 3 months after delivery

Manufacturer

  • Not available

Brand

  • Irolic

Dosage

  • One tablet daily
  • Twice daily if necessary
  • Preferably taken before meals
  • Recommended start at first antenatal consultation and continuation for 3 months after delivery

Interaction

  • Absorption of iron salts and tetracycline diminished when taken concomitantly
  • Decreased absorption of iron salts in presence of antacids or when taken with tea
  • Iron salts reduce effects of penicillamine
  • Co-trimoxazole may inhibit megaloblastic hemopoiesis
  • Serum anticonvulsant levels may be reduced by administration of folate

Contraindications

  • Pernicious anemia
  • Other types of anemia not due to iron deficiency
  • Inhibited absorption by magnesium trisilicate and antacids containing carbonate

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea

Precautions

  • Undesirable in first trimester of pregnancy
  • Further investigation if anemia develops despite prophylaxis with Irolic

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric lavage for patients who have taken an overdose
  • Symptomatic treatment as necessary
  • Chelating agent (desferrioxamine) to eliminate excess free iron
  • Milk and/or 5% solution of sodium bicarbonate by mouth for excess free iron elimination

Therapeutic Class

  • Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations

Storage Conditions

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

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