Ferovit TR (Capsule (Timed Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (100's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Iron folic acid vitamin b complex vitamin c |
| Company | Hudson pharmaceuticals ltd |
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended adult dose is one capsule daily.
- In more severe deficiency states, 2 capsules a day may be required or as directed by the physician.
Composition
- Each extended release capsule contains :
- 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
Indications
- For the treatment and prophylaxis of Iron, Folic acid, Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C deficiency
- To meet extra need of these vitamins and minerals especially in pregnancy or when planning for pregnancy.
Pharmacology
- Iron is essential for making red blood cells and carrying oxygen around the body.
- Folic acid is essential for metabolic systems and erythropoiesis.
- Vitamin C is necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair.
- Vitamin B complex is essential for maintaining cell health and energy levels.
Interaction
- Care should be taken when given to patients with Iron storage or Iron absorption disease.
- Iron form chelates with antacids and Tetracycline and absorption of all these may be impaired if taken concurrently.
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
- Iron therapy is contraindicated in haemachromatosis and haemosiderosis, and in patients receiving repeated blood transfusion or with anaemia not due to iron deficiency.
- Should be given cautiously to patients taking Levodopa as one of the ingredients (Pyridoxine) reduces the effect of Levodopa.
Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated.
- A few allergic reactions may be seen.
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Recommended during pregnancy and lactation.
Precautions & Warnings
- Care should be taken in patients who may develop iron overload.
- Iron chelates with tetracycline and absorption may be impaired.
Overdose Effects
- Accidental overdose of iron containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children fewer than 6.
- Avoid higher doses if you have liver disease or hemochromatosis.
- Excess can cause bloody diarrhea, vomiting, acidosis, darkened stools, abdominal pain.
- Riboflavin is reported to be completely safe and no toxic symptoms have been reported so far.
- Higher doses of Nicotinamide may cause vomiting, diarrhea.
- Sensory neuropathy was observed in individuals consuming more than 200 mg Pyridoxine for very long periods.
- No cases of Folic acid overdosages have been reported.
- Acute ingestion of Ascorbic acid, even of massive doses, is unlikely to cause significant effects.
Therapeutic Class
- Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in a dry place below 25° C.
- Protect from light.