Iron Z TR 150 mg+0.5 mg+61.8 mg (Capsule (Timed Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (100's pack: ৳ 250.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ferrous sulfate folic acid zinc sulfate
Company Hudson pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Ferovit tr 150 mg capsule

Indications

  • Treatment and prophylaxis of Iron, Folic Acid, and Zinc deficiency during 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 of any drug during the first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided if possible

Precautions & Warnings

  • Care should be taken in patients who may develop Iron overloads
  • Failure to respond to treatment may indicate other causes of anaemia
  • Impaired absorption with tetracycline and other agents
  • Potential interactions between Iron, Zinc, and other medications
  • Risk of Zinc accumulation in patients with renal failure

Overdose Effects

  • Iron overdosage is dangerous, particularly in children
  • Immediate attention required in case of overdose
  • Symptomatic and supportive measures should be given as required

Therapeutic Class

  • Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation

Storage Conditions

  • Protected from light and moisture, store below 30˚C

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