Fecon BC (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.01 (5 x 10: ৳ 150.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Iron folic acid vitamin b complex vitamin c |
| Company | Alco pharma ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of Iron, Folic acid, Vitamin B complex, and Vitamin C deficiency
- Prophylaxis of Iron, Folic acid, Vitamin B complex, and Vitamin C deficiency
- Supplement for extra need of vitamins and minerals, especially in pregnancy or when planning for pregnancy
Composition
- Ferrous Sulphate 150 mg
- Folic acid 0.5 mg
- Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin B1 ) 2 mg
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2 ) 2 mg
- Nicotinamide (vitamin B3 ) 10 mg
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (vitamin B6 ) 1 mg
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 50 mg
Pharmacology
- Iron is essential for making red blood cells and preventing iron deficiency anaemia
- Folic acid is essential for coenzyme production and erythropoiesis
- Vitamin C is necessary for collagen formation, tissue repair, and metabolic pathways
- Vitamin B complex is essential for cell health and energy
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended adult dose is one capsule daily
- In severe deficiency states, 2 capsules a day may be required or as directed by the physician
Interaction
- May interact with antacids and Tetracycline, impairing absorption
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
- Haemochromatosis and haemosiderosis
- Repeated blood transfusions or anaemia not due to iron deficiency
- Cautiously given to patients taking Levodopa
Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated
- Possible allergic reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Recommended during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Care in patients who may develop iron overload
- Iron chelates with tetracycline, impairing absorption
Overdose Effects
- Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children
- Avoid higher doses with liver disease or hemochromatosis
- Excess iron can cause bloody diarrhea, vomiting, acidosis, darkened stools, abdominal pain
- No toxic symptoms reported for Riboflavin
- Higher doses of Nicotinamide may cause vomiting, diarrhea
- Sensory neuropathy observed with long-term high doses of Pyridoxine
- No reported cases of Folic acid overdosage
- Unlikely significant effects from massive doses of Ascorbic acid
Therapeutic Class
- Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C, protect from light