Suprafol TR 200 mg+200 mcg (Capsule (Timed Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 2.30 (30's pack: ৳ 69.00)

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Ferrous fumarate folic acid
Company	Supreme pharmaceutical ltd

Indications

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

Pharmacology

Iron essential for haemoglobin formation
Folic acid deficiency causes megaloblastic anaemia
Iron and Folic acid absorbed in proximal small intestine
Ferrous Fumerate & Folic acid supplements replenish iron deficiency

Dosage & Administration

Adults: one tablet daily
Recommended to start at first antenatal consolation and continue for 3 months after delivery
Preferably taken before meals

Interaction

Diminished absorption when taken concomitantly with tetracycline
Decreased absorption with antacids or when taken with tea
Reduction of penicillamine effects by iron salts
Inhibition of megaloblastic haemopoiesis by co-trimoxazole
Reduction of serum anticonvulsant levels by administration of folate

Contraindications

Contraindicated in pernicious anaemia and anaemia not due to iron deficiency
Inhibited absorption by Magnesium trisillicate and Antacid containing carbonate

Side Effects

Nausea
Vomiting
Gastro-intestinal symptoms
Constipation
Diarrhea

Precautions & Warnings

Undesirable during the first trimester of pregnancy
Poor absorption in some post-gastrectomy patients
Care needed when treating patients with peptic ulcer

Overdose Effects

Gastric lavage if possible within four hours of overdosage
Symptomatic treatment as necessary
Chelating agent desferrioxamine to eliminate excess free iron

Therapeutic Class

Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations

Storage Conditions

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

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