Feocron 50 mg+0.50 mg+61.80 mg (Capsule (Timed Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 3.01 (60's pack: ৳ 180.89)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Carbonyl iron folic acid zinc sulfate |
| Company | Novo healthcare and pharma ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of Iron deficiency
- Prophylaxis of Iron deficiency during pregnancy
- Prophylaxis of Iron deficiency during lactation
- Treatment of Folic Acid deficiency
- Treatment of Zinc deficiency during pregnancy
- Treatment of Zinc deficiency during lactation
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)
Pharmacology
- Timed-release capsule
- Combined preparation of Carbonyl Iron, Folic Acid and Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate
- High bioavailability of Carbonyl Iron
- Low toxicity of Carbonyl Iron
- Safer choice for iron supplementation
Dosage & Administration
- Adult: One Capsule daily before food or as directed by the physician
Interaction
- Decrease in absorption of tetracycline antibiotics by Carbonyl Iron
- Decrease in absorption of quinolone antibiotics by Carbonyl Iron
- Decrease in absorption of levodopa by Carbonyl Iron
- Decrease in absorption of levothyroxine by Carbonyl Iron
- Decrease in absorption of methyldopa by Carbonyl Iron
- Decrease in absorption of penecillamine by Carbonyl Iron
- Interaction of Folic Acid with antiepileptics
- Possibly reduced plasma concentrations of phenobarbital by Folic Acid
- Possibly reduced plasma concentrations of phenytoin by Folic Acid
- Possibly reduced plasma concentrations of primidone by Folic Acid
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to any component
- Iron overload
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal irritations
- Nausea
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
- Discomfort
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Dark stool
- Rare allergic reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Avoidance of use during first trimester if possible
- Definite evidence required for Iron deficiency treatment during first trimester
- Justified use during remainder of pregnancy for prophylaxis of Iron deficiency
Precautions & Warnings
- Special care in patients with Iron overload states
- Failure to respond to treatment requires further investigations
- Risk of Zinc accumulation in patients with renal failure
Overdose Effects
- Decreased energy
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Tarry stool
- Weak, rapid pulse
- Fever
- Coma
- Seizures
Therapeutic Class
- Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
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