Animet 50 mg+0.50 mg+61.80 mg (Capsule (Timed Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (30's pack: ৳ 90.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Carbonyl iron folic acid zinc sulfate |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
Title
- Iron, Folic Acid and Zinc Capsule
Categories
- Health & Wellness
- Vitamins & Supplements
- Pregnancy Support
Description
- This capsule is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of Iron, Folic Acid and Zinc deficiency, especially during pregnancy and lactation.
- The timed-release capsule contains Carbonyl Iron, Folic Acid, and Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate.
Composition
- Elemental iron 50 mg (As carbonyl iron INN)
- Folic acid BP 500 microgram
- Zinc sulphate monohydrate USP 61.80 mg (equivalent to 22.50 mg zinc)
Dosage & Administration
- Adult: One Capsule daily before food or as directed by the physician.
Interaction
- Carbonyl Iron decreases the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics, levodopa, levothyroxine, methyldopa, and penicillamine.
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to any of its components
- Iron overload
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal irritations such as nausea, anorexia, vomiting, discomfort, constipation, and diarrhea may occur.
- Patients may complain of dark stool.
- Rarely there may be allergic reactions.
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during the first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided if possible.
- Prophylaxis of Iron deficiency during the remainder of pregnancy is justified where inadequate diet calls for supplementary Zinc and Folic acid.
Precautions & Warnings
- Special care should be taken in patients with Iron overload states, such as haemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia, or red blood cell aplasia.
- Failure to respond to the treatment requires further investigations to exclude other causes of anemia.
- In patients with renal failure there may be the risk of Zinc accumulation.
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms include decreased energy, nausea, abdominal pain, tarry stool, weak rapid pulse, fever, coma, and seizures.
Therapeutic Class
- Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C and keep away from light and moisture. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.