Ferina 200 mg+200 mcg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ferrous fumarate folic acid
Company Guardian healthcare ltd

Indications

  • Prophylaxis and treatment of Iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy
  • Prevention of megaloblastic anaemia of pregnancy

Pharmacology

  • Essential constituent of the body necessary for haemoglobin formation
  • Necessary for oxidative processes of living tissues
  • Treatment and prophylaxis of Iron deficiency anaemia
  • Most often result of chronic hemorrhage, nutritional deficiency, pregnancy, parasite infestation, or malabsorption of iron
  • Folic acid deficiency during pregnancy can cause megaloblastic anemia
  • Rapid production of red blood cells following treatment with iron may deplete body folate
  • Combination of folic acid and ferrous fumerate avoids folate depletion
  • Iron and Folic acid are absorbed in the proximal small intestine particularly the duodenum
  • Ferrous Fumerate & Folic acid supplements replenish iron deficiency
  • Absorbed iron is taken up to the bone marrow's tissues that form blood cells where it is used to synthesize haemoglobin

Dosage & Administration

  • One tablet daily for adults
  • In pregnancy, recommended to be started at first antenatal consultation and continue for 3 months after delivery
  • Tablet should preferably be taken before meals, if there are gastrointestinal disturbances, doses may be taken after meals

Interaction

  • Diminished absorption of iron salts and tetracycline when taken concomitantly by mouth
  • Iron salts absorption decreased in the presence of antacids or when taken with tea
  • Iron salts reduce the effects of penicillamine
  • Co-trimoxazole may inhibit megaloblastic haemopoiesis
  • Serum anticonvulsant levels may be reduced by administration of folate

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with pernicious anaemia and anaemia other than those due to iron deficiency
  • Absorption of Ferrous Fumerate & Folic acid is inhibited by Magnesium trisillicate and Antacid containing carbonate

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea

Precautions & Warnings

  • Administration during the first trimester of pregnancy may be undesirable
  • Investigate further if anaemia develops despite prophylaxis with Irolic
  • Care needed when treating patients with peptic ulcer

Overdose Effects

  • Patients who have taken an overdose should have gastric lavage performed if possible within four hours of the overdosage occurring
  • Symptomatic treatment may be necessary
  • Excess free iron can be eliminated using a chelating agent such as desferrioxamine

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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