Carbomet (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.01 (6 x 10: ৳ 180.60)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Carbonyl iron folic acid zinc sulfate vitamin b complex vitamin c |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of iron deficiency
- Prophylaxis of iron deficiency
- Treatment of folic acid deficiency
- Prophylaxis of folic acid deficiency
- Treatment of zinc deficiency
- Prophylaxis of zinc deficiency
- Treatment of vitamin-B complex deficiency
- Prophylaxis of vitamin-B complex deficiency
- Treatment of vitamin-C deficiency
- Prophylaxis of vitamin-C deficiency
- Special indication during pregnancy
- Special indication during lactation
Composition
- Elemental Iron as Carbonyl iron 50 mg
- Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate BP 61.80 mg equivalent to Zinc 22.50 mg
- Folic Acid BP 0.5mg
- Nicotinamide BP 10 mg
- Riboflavin BP 2 mg
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP 1 mg
- Ascorbic Acid USP 50 mg
- Thiamine Mononitrate BP 2 mg
Pharmacology
- Bioavailability of Carbonyl Iron
- Safety of Carbonyl Iron
- Effectiveness of Carbonyl Iron
- Role of Folic acid in neural tube development
- Role of Folic acid in cell division
- Importance of Vitamin B Complex in growth and development
- Role of Vitamin C in fetal membrane structure
- Importance of Zinc for fetal growth and development
- Critical role of Zinc in central nervous system development and function
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage
- Administration before food
- Pediatric usage upon consultation with a doctor
Interaction
- Carbonyl Iron's interaction with tetracycline antibiotics
- Carbonyl Iron's interaction with quinolone antibiotics
- Carbonyl Iron's interaction with levodopa
- Carbonyl Iron's interaction with levothyroxine
- Carbonyl Iron's interaction with methyldopa
- Carbonyl Iron's interaction with penicillamine
- Folic Acid's interaction with antiepileptics
- Reduced plasma concentrations of phenobarbital due to Folic Acid
- Reduced plasma concentrations of phenytoin due to Folic Acid
- Reduced plasma concentrations of primidone due to Folic Acid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
- Contraindication in haemolytic anaemia
Side Effects
- Allergic sensitization due to Folic acid
- Constipation caused by oral iron preparation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Avoidance of drug usage in first trimester of pregnancy
- Requirement of definite evidence for Iron deficiency in first trimester
- Justified prophylaxis of Iron deficiency during remainder of pregnancy
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients who may develop iron overload
- Caution in patients with hemochromatosis
- Caution in patients with hemolytic anemia
- Impaired absorption of tetracycline due to iron chelation
Overdose Effects
- Decreased energy
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Tarry stool
- Weak, rapid pulse
- Fever
- Coma
- Seizures
Therapeutic Class
- Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation
Storage Conditions
- Temperature not exceeding 30°C
- Dry place
- Protection from moisture