EPL Plus (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 3.50 (3 x 10: ৳ 105.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Carbonyl iron folic acid zinc sulfate vitamin b complex vitamin c
Company Globe pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Treatment and prophylaxis of iron, folic acid, zinc, vitamin-B complex and vitamin-C deficiency
  • Especially during pregnancy and lactation

Composition

  • Elemental Iron [as Carbonyl iron] INN 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

  • Carbonyl Iron is more effective and safer choice of Iron supplementation as it has higher bioavailability, low toxicity and better GI tolerance
  • Folic acid is vital for cell division from a single cell to a fully developed baby
  • Vitamin B Complex is required for the growth and development of unborn babies
  • Vitamin C plays a role in the structure of collagen in the fetal membrane
  • Zinc is critical for fetal growth & development, central nervous system development & function and maternal & infant health

Dosage & Administration

Adult: One capsule daily before food or as directed by the physician. Children & Adolescents: Upon consultation with a doctor

Interaction

  • Carbonyl Iron decreases the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics, levodopa, levothyroxine, methyldopa and penicillamine
  • Folic Acid interacts with antiepileptics, reducing plasma concentrations of phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
  • Presence of haemolytic anaemia

Side Effects

  • Allergic sensitization following oral administration of Folic acid
  • Constipation from oral iron preparation, particularly in older patients

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use during first trimester avoided if possible; administration of Iron during the first trimester requires definite evidence of Iron deficiency

Precautions & Warnings

  • Care in patients who may develop iron overload
  • Iron chelates with tetracycline and absorption may be impaired

Overdose Effects

  • Decreased energy
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Tarry stool
  • Weak, rapid pulse
  • Fever
  • Coma
  • Seizures

Therapeutic Class

Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation

Storage Conditions

Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place; protect from moisture

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