Zepiron-Plus (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
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Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of Zinc, Iron, Folic Acid, B-vitamins deficiency
  • Prophylaxis during pregnancy and lactation

Composition

  • Iron BP 47 mg (as Iron Polymaltose Complex 188 mg)
  • Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate USP 61.8 mg (eq. to 22.5 mg of elemental zinc)
  • Folic Acid BP 0.50 mg
  • Thiamine Hydrochloride USP 5 mg
  • Riboflavin BP 2 mg
  • Nicotinamide USP 20 mg
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP 2 mg

Pharmacology

  • Water soluble macromolecular complex of poly nuclear iron (III) hydroxide and partially hydrolysed dextrin
  • Non-interaction with food components and other medications
  • Faster rate of iron utilization in haemoglobin synthesis
  • Prevention of neural tube defects
  • Essential for metabolic processes, blood formation, wound healing, and immune system
  • Essential for nervous and digestive systems functioning
  • Important for digestion, immune system support, and energy production
  • Important for brain development, red blood cell production, protein metabolism, and reducing morning sickness
  • Important for energy, blood pressure, and circulation

Dosage & Administration

One capsule daily. In more severe cases, 2 capsules a day may be required or as directed by the physician

Interaction

No drug interactions reported

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated. Few allergic reactions may be seen

Pregnancy & Lactation

Recommended during pregnancy & lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Care for patients at risk of iron overloads
  • Caution with patients with haemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia, or red cell aplasia
  • Iron chelates with tetracycline and absorption may be impaired

Overdose Effects

  • Accidental overdose of iron-containing products can be fatal in children below 6 years
  • Symptoms of higher iron doses: bloody diarrhea, vomiting, acidosis, darkened stools, abdominal pain
  • Riboflavin reported to be completely safe
  • Higher doses of Nicotinamide may cause vomiting, diarrhea
  • Sensory neuropathy observed with prolonged high Pyridoxine consumption
  • No reported case of Folic acid overdose
  • Zinc toxicity effects: Low copper status, altered iron function, reduced immune function, reduced levels of high-density lipoproteins

Therapeutic Class

Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations

Storage Conditions

Do not store above 30°C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children

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