Feocron Plus (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 3.51 (30's pack: ৳ 105.32)

Medicine Details

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
  • Specifically for use during pregnancy and lactation

Composition

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

Pharmacology

  • Carbonyl Iron has higher bioavailability and lower toxicity
  • Folic Acid is vital for cell division and neural tube development
  • Vitamin B Complex is essential for unborn baby's growth and development
  • Vitamin C plays a role in fetal membrane collagen structure
  • Zinc is critical for fetal growth, central nervous system development, and maternal & infant health

Dosage & Administration

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

Interaction

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

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
  • Presence of haemolytic anaemia for iron therapy

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Avoidance of drug use in first trimester of pregnancy if possible
  • Administration of Iron during the first trimester requires definite evidence of Iron deficiency
  • Prophylaxis of Iron deficiency is justified during the remainder of the pregnancy

Precautions & Warnings

  • Care in patients who may develop iron overload
  • Iron chelates with tetracycline, impairing absorption

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 at temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place
  • Protect from moisture

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