Zepiron-Plus (Capsule)
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Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Iron polymaltose complex folic acid zinc vitamin b complex |
Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
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