Fero Plus 200 mg+400 mcg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ferrous fumarate folic acid
Company Amico laboratories ltd
Also available as
Fero tr 200 mg capsule

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

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