Fezin-CI 50 mg+0.50 mg+61.80 mg (Capsule (Timed Release))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Carbonyl iron folic acid zinc sulfate
Company Rephco pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Treatment and prophylaxis of Iron, Folic Acid and Zinc deficiency especially during pregnancy and 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 combining Carbonyl Iron, Folic Acid and Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate
  • Carbonyl Iron with not less than 98% Iron content

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 penecillamine
  • Folic Acid interacts with antiepileptics

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any of its components
  • Iron overload

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal irritations such as nausea, anorexia, vomiting, discomfort, constipation and diarrhoea may occur
  • Patients may complain of dark stool
  • Rarely there may be allergic reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use of any drug during first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided if possible
  • Administration of Iron during the first trimester requires definite evidence of Iron deficiency
  • Prophylaxis of Iron deficiency during pregnancy

Precautions & Warnings

  • Special care should be taken in patients with Iron overload states
  • Failure to respond to treatment requires further investigations to exclude other causes of anaemia
  • Risk of Zinc accumulation in patients with renal failure

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms of Carbonyl Iron overdose include 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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