Momneed (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of iron deficiency
  • Prophylaxis of iron, folic acid, zinc, vitamin-B complex, and vitamin-C deficiency
  • Specifically for pregnancy and lactation

Composition

  • Each capsule contains 50mg Elemental Iron (as Carbonyl iron) INN
  • Each capsule contains 22.50mg Zinc (as Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate BP)
  • Each capsule contains 0.5mg Folic Acid BP
  • Each capsule contains 10mg Nicotinamide BP
  • Each capsule contains 2mg Riboflavin BP
  • Each capsule contains 1mg Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP
  • Each capsule contains 50mg Ascorbic Acid USP
  • Each capsule contains 2mg Thiamine Mononitrate BP

Pharmacology

  • Carbonyl Iron has higher bioavailability
  • Folic acid is vital for cell division
  • Vitamin B Complex is necessary for growth and development
  • Vitamin C plays a role in fetal membrane structure
  • Zinc is critical for fetal growth and central nervous system development

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage: One capsule daily before food or as directed by physician
  • Use in children and 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

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any ingredients
  • Presence of haemolytic anaemia for iron therapy

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Avoid drug use during first trimester if possible
  • Prophylaxis justified for remainder of 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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