Zifocap 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 Nuvista pharma ltd

Title and Categories

  • Iron, Folic Acid, and Zinc Supplement Capsule
  • Pregnancy and Lactation Supplement
  • Timed-Release Capsule
  • Combined Iron, Folic Acid, and Zinc Preparation
  • Pharmaceutical Supplement

Composition

  • Elemental Iron 50mg (as Carbonyl Iron INN)
  • Folic Acid BP 500 microgram
  • Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate USP 61.80mg (equivalent to 22.50mg Zinc)

Indications

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

Mode of Action

  • High bioavailability Carbonyl Iron content
  • Safer and more effective iron supplementation
  • Timed-release mechanism

Dosage and Administration

  • One capsule daily before food

Interaction

  • Decreases absorption of tetracycline antibiotics
  • Interacts with antiepileptics
  • Possible reduction of plasma concentrations of phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any component
  • Iron overload

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal irritations such as nausea, anorexia, vomiting, discomfort, constipation, and diarrhea
  • Possibility of dark stool
  • Rare allergic reactions

Pregnancy and Lactation

  • Avoidance of drug use during first trimester if possible
  • Justified use during the remainder of pregnancy

Precautions and Warnings

  • Special care in patients with Iron overload states
  • Monitoring for failure to respond to treatment

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
  • Keep away from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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