Metaton 200 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

200 ml bottle: ৳ 26.15

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ferrous sulfate
Company Alkad laboratories

Indications

  • treatment of iron deficiency anaemia
  • treatment of anaemia of pregnancy
  • routine administration of iron

Description

  • general properties of iron salts
  • facilitates O2 transport via haemoglobin
  • iron source replacing iron found in haemoglobin, myoglobin, and other enzymes

Dosage & Administration

  • Initial therapeutic dose for adults: 3-4½ teaspoonful daily
  • Maintenance dose for adults: 1½ teaspoonful daily
  • Therapeutic dose for children under 1 year: ¼ th teaspoonful thrice daily
  • Therapeutic dose for children 1-5 years: 1 teaspoonful thrice daily
  • Therapeutic dose for children 6-12 years: 1½ teaspoonful twice daily
  • Mix with water or fruit juice to avoid temporary staining of teeth
  • Do not mix with milk

Interaction

  • Absorption of iron salt and Tetracycline is diminished when taken concomitantly by mouth
  • Iron salt should be given 3 hours before or 2 hours after Tetracycline
  • Absorption of iron is decreased in the presence of antacids or when taken with tea

Contraindications

  • contraindicated in haemachromatosis and haemosiderosis
  • should not be given to patients with repeated blood transfusion
  • should not be given to patients with anaemia not produced by iron deficiency

Side Effects

  • may cause gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting
  • side effects can be reduced by taking it with or immediately after food
  • continuous administration may sometimes cause constipation
  • iron containing liquid medication may cause temporary staining of teeth (less likely when diluted)

Precautions & Warnings

  • Administer with caution to patients with iron storage or absorption disease
  • Administer with caution to patients with haemoglobinopathies or existing gastrointestinal disease

Therapeutic Class

  • Oral Iron preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Keep away from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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