Merivit (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.51 (5 x 10: ৳ 175.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 35.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Iron polymaltose complex folic acid zinc vitamin b complex |
| Company | Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of Zinc, Iron, Folic Acid, B-vitamins deficiency
- Prophylaxis during pregnancy and lactation
Composition
- Iron Polymaltose Complex
- Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate
- Folic Acid
- Thiamine Hydrochloride
- Riboflavin
- Nicotinamide
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Pharmacology
- Special preparation of Iron Polymaltose Complex, Folic Acid, Zinc, and B vitamins
- Water soluble macromolecular complex of poly nuclear iron (III) hydroxide and partially hydrolysed dextrin
- Does not interact with food components or medications
- Faster iron utilization in haemoglobin synthesis
- Prevention of neural tube defects
- Essential for metabolic processes, blood formation, wound healing, and immune system
- Essential for nervous and digestive system functioning
- Important for digestion, immune system support, and energy production
- Important for brain development, red blood cell production, protein metabolism, and reducing morning sickness
- Important for energy, blood pressure, circulation
Dosage & Administration
- One capsule daily
- In more severe cases, 2 capsules a day may be required
Interaction
- No reported drug interactions
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated
- Possible allergic reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Recommended during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Care needed in patients prone to iron overload
- Caution in patients with haemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia, or red cell aplasia
- Potential impairment of tetracycline absorption
Overdose Effects
- Accidental overdose a leading cause of fatal poisoning in young children
- Excess iron may cause symptoms like bloody diarrhea and vomiting
- Higher doses of Nicotinamide and Pyridoxine may cause vomiting, diarrhea, and sensory neuropathy
Therapeutic Class
- Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Keep away from light
- Keep out of the reach of children