Feroblood 200 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
200 ml bottle: ৳ 24.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ferrous sulfate |
| Company | Aztec pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of iron deficiency anaemia
- Prevention of iron deficiency anaemia
- Treatment of anaemia of pregnancy
Description
- General properties of iron salts
- Facilitates O2 transport via haemoglobin
- Used as iron source in haemoglobin, myoglobin, and enzymes
Dosage & Administration
- Initial therapeutic dose for adults: 3-4½ teaspoonful daily
- Maintenance dose for adults: 1½ teaspoonful daily
- Dosing for children under 1 year
- Dosing for children 1-5 years
- Dosing for children 6-12 years
- Mix with water or fruit juice to avoid teeth staining
- Do not mix with milk
Interaction
- Diminished absorption when taken with Tetracycline
- Iron salt should be given 3 hours before or 2 hours after Tetracycline
- Decreased absorption in the presence of antacids or when taken with tea
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in haemachromatosis
- Contraindicated in haemosiderosis
- Not for patients receiving repeated blood transfusion
- Not for anaemia not produced by iron deficiency
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting
- Reduced side effects when taken with or immediately after food
- Possible constipation with continuous administration
- Temporary staining of teeth with liquid medication
Precautions & Warnings
- Administered with caution in patients with iron storage disease
- Administered with caution in patients with iron absorption disease
- Administered with caution in patients with haemoglobinopathies
- Administered with caution in patients with 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