Biron Plus 150 mg+0.5 mg+61.8 mg (Capsule (Timed Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 2.91 (3 x 10: ৳ 87.24)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ferrous sulfate folic acid zinc sulfate
Company Biopharma limited

Indications

  • Treatment 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, 2 capsules daily in severe cases
  • Children (Aged over 1 year): 1 capsule daily, can be mixed with soft cool food

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to components or iron overload

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use in pregnancy only with definite evidence of Iron deficiency

Precautions & Warnings

  • Take care in patients at risk of Iron overloads
  • Failure to respond to treatment may indicate other causes of anaemia
  • Potential interactions with tetracycline, penicillamine, antacids
  • Reduced absorption of Zinc in the presence of Iron
  • Risk of Zinc accumulation in renal failure patients

Overdose Effects

  • Iron overdosage is dangerous, requires immediate attention
  • Zinc over dosage is corrosive, may cause gastrointestinal irritation leading to haemorrhage
  • 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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