Itop 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	Pharmasia limited

Indications

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

Composition

Each capsule contains Elemental iron 50 mg, Folic acid BP 500 microgram, Zinc sulphate monohydrate USP 61.80 mg

Mode of Action

Timed-release capsule with high bioavailability Carbonyl Iron, Folic Acid, and Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate

Dosage & Administration

Adult dosage: 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
Folic Acid interacts with antiepileptics, affecting plasma concentrations of phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any component or Iron overload

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal irritations like nausea, anorexia, vomiting, discomfort, constipation, and diarrhea
Possibility of dark stool and rare allergic reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use during first trimester only if there is definite evidence of Iron deficiency
Prophylaxis of Iron deficiency with supplementary Zinc and Folic acid is justified during the remainder of pregnancy

Precautions & Warnings

Special care for patients with Iron overload states like haemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia, or red blood cell aplasia
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 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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