Metaton 200 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
200 ml bottle: ৳ 26.15
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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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