Zilic-TR 150 mg+0.5 mg+61.8 mg (Capsule (Timed Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (50's pack: ৳ 150.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ferrous sulfate folic acid zinc sulfate
Company Decent pharma laboratories ltd

Indications

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

Composition

  • 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
  • Zinc-induced gastrointestinal upset
  • Rare reports of allergic reactions
  • Designed to reduce gastrointestinal irritation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Avoid use during the first trimester of pregnancy if possible
  • Definite evidence required for Iron deficiency in 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
  • Potential interactions with tetracycline, penicillamine, and antacids
  • Reduced Zinc absorption in the presence of Iron
  • Reduced Iron absorption by penicillamine and antacids
  • Separate administration of each product by several hours
  • Risk of Zinc accumulation in patients with renal failure

Overdose Effects

  • Iron overdosage is dangerous, particularly in children
  • Immediate attention required
  • Gastric lavage or induced vomiting in early stages
  • Oral desferrioxamine for iron overdose
  • Zinc Sulphate overdose is corrosive
  • Symptomatic and supportive measures required
  • Timed-release capsule presentation may delay excessive absorption of Iron and Zinc

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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