Zif Forte (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 240.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Carbonyl iron folic acid zinc sulfate vitamin b complex vitamin c
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc

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
  • Indicated for pregnancy and lactation

Composition

  • Each capsule contains 50mg Elemental Iron [as Carbonyl iron] INN
  • Each capsule contains 61.80mg Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate BP equivalent to Zinc 22.50mg
  • 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 and low toxicity
  • Folic acid is vital for cell division and neural tube development
  • 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 and development, and central nervous system function

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, 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
  • Iron therapy contraindicated in the presence of haemolytic anaemia

Side Effects

  • Allergic sensitization reported with oral administration of Folic acid
  • Oral iron preparation may cause constipation, particularly in older patients

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use of any drug during first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided if possible
  • Iron administration during the first trimester requires definite evidence of Iron deficiency
  • Prophylaxis of Iron deficiency with 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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