Fero Plus 200 mg+400 mcg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.38 (100's pack: ৳ 38.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ferrous fumarate folic acid |
| Company | Amico laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prophylaxis and treatment of Iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy
- Prevention of megaloblastic anaemia of pregnancy
Pharmacology
- Essential for haemoglobin formation
- Necessary for oxidative processes of living tissues
- Treatment and prophylaxis of iron deficiency anaemia
- Causes of iron deficiency anaemias
- Rapid production of red blood cells following treatment with iron may deplete body folate
- Absorption in the proximal small intestine
- Replenishes iron deficiency
- Absorbed iron used to synthesize haemoglobin
Dosage & Administration
- One tablet daily for adults
- One tablet may be given twice daily when necessary
- Recommended to start at first antenatal consultation and continue for 3 months after delivery
- Preferably taken before meals
- Disturbances may be taken after meals
Interaction
- Diminished absorption of iron salts and tetracycline when taken concomitantly
- Decreased absorption of iron salts in the presence of antacids or when taken with tea
- Reduction of serum anticonvulsant levels by administration of folate
- Inhibition of megaloblastic haemopoiesis by co-trimoxazole
- Reduction of effects of penicillamine by iron salts
Contraindications
- Patients with pernicious anaemia and anaemia other than those due to iron deficiency
- Absorption inhibited by Magnesium trisillicate and Antacid containing carbonate
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gastro-intestinal symptoms
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
Precautions & Warnings
- Undesirable administration during the first trimester of pregnancy
- Investigation of anaemic patients despite prophylaxis
- Poor absorption of Fe shown by some post-gastrectomy patients
- Care needed when treating patients with peptic ulcer
Overdose Effects
- Gastric lavage
- Symptomatic treatment as necessary
- Administration of chelating agent such as desferrioxamine to eliminate excess free iron
Therapeutic Class
- Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children