Foliron TR 150 mg+0.5 mg+61.8 mg (Capsule (Timed Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (30's pack: ৳ 90.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ferrous sulfate folic acid zinc sulfate
Company Mystic pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Treatment and prophylaxis of Iron, Folic Acid and Zinc deficiency
  • For pregnancy and lactation

Composition

  • Each timed-release capsule contains
  • Ferrous Sulphate BP 150 mg (equivalent to 47 mg Iron)
  • Folic Acid BP 500 mcg
  • Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate USP 61.80 mg (equivalent to 22.50 mg Zinc)

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult or Elderly: 1 capsule daily. In more severe cases, 2 capsules daily may be required.
  • Children: Aged over 1 year: 1 capsule daily. The capsule may be opened and the pellets to be mixed with soft cool food, but they must not be chewed.

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the components of the product
  • Iron overload

Side Effects

  • Dark stools
  • Nausea
  • Gastrointestinal irritation
  • Anorexia
  • Vomiting
  • Discomfort
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Allergic reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during the first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided if possible
  • Definite evidence of Iron deficiency required for administration during the first trimester
  • Supplementary Zinc and Folic acid justified during the remainder of the pregnancy

Precautions & Warnings

  • Care in patients who may develop Iron overloads
  • Failure to respond to treatment may indicate other causes of anaemia
  • Interactions with tetracycline
  • Interactions with penicillamine and antacids
  • Risk of Zinc accumulation in patients with renal failure

Overdose Effects

  • Iron overdosage is dangerous, particularly in children and requires immediate attention
  • Gastric lavage should be carried out in the early stages
  • Vomiting should be induced if gastric lavage is not possible
  • Oral desferrioxamine and demulcent for Iron overdose
  • Symptomatic and supportive measures for Zinc overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation

Storage Conditions

  • Protected from light and moisture
  • Store below 30˚C
  • Keep out of reach of children

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