Femavit Forte (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 3.50 (60's pack: ৳ 210.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Carbonyl iron folic acid zinc sulfate vitamin b complex vitamin c
Company Novelta bestway pharma ltd

Indications

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

Composition

  • 50 mg Elemental Iron [as Carbonyl iron] INN
  • 61.80 mg Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate BP equivalent to 22.50 mg Zinc
  • 0.5mg Folic Acid BP
  • 10 mg Nicotinamide BP
  • 2 mg Riboflavin BP
  • 1 mg Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP
  • 50 mg Ascorbic Acid USP
  • 2 mg Thiamine Mononitrate BP

Pharmacology

  • Carbonyl Iron has higher bioavailability and low toxicity
  • Folic acid is vital for cell division and healthy development
  • Vitamin B Complex is required for growth and development
  • Vitamin C plays a role in the structure of collagen
  • Zinc is critical for fetal growth and development

Dosage & Administration

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

Interaction

  • Carbonyl Iron decreases the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics
  • Folic Acid interacts with antiepileptics

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Allergic sensitization reported with oral administration of Folic acid
  • Oral iron preparation may cause constipation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use of any drug during first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided if possible
  • Prophylaxis of Iron deficiency where inadequate diet calls for supplementary Zinc and Folic acid is justified during the remainder of the pregnancy

Precautions & Warnings

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

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms of Carbonyl Iron overdose include 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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