Rofaz TR 150 mg+0.5 mg+61.8 mg (Capsule (Timed Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 2.93 (100's pack: ৳ 293.00)

Medicine Details

Indications

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

Composition

  • Each capsule contains 150mg Ferrous Sulphate (equivalent to 47mg Iron)
  • Each capsule contains 500mcg Folic Acid
  • Each capsule contains 61.80mg Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate (equivalent to 22.50mg Zinc)

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult or Elderly: 1 capsule daily, may increase to 2 capsules daily in severe cases
  • Children (over 1 year): 1 capsule daily, may be opened and mixed with soft cool food

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to product components
  • Iron overload

Side Effects

  • Dark stools
  • Nausea
  • Gastrointestinal irritation
  • Anorexia
  • Vomiting
  • Discomfort
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Rare reports of allergic reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Avoid drug use in first trimester if possible
  • Administer with definite evidence of Iron deficiency
  • Supplementary Zinc and Folic acid justified during pregnancy

Precautions & Warnings

  • Take care in patients prone to Iron overloads
  • Monitor for failure to respond to treatment
  • Potential interactions with tetracycline, penicillamine, antacids
  • Reduced Zinc absorption in the presence of Iron
  • Reduced Iron absorption in the presence of penicillamine and antacids
  • Separate administration of each product by several hours
  • Risk of Zinc accumulation in patients with renal failure

Overdose Effects

  • Iron overdosage is dangerous, particularly in children
  • Immediate gastric lavage or induced vomiting when appropriate
  • Give oral desferrioxamine and demulcent
  • Intravenous desferrioxamine for severe cases
  • Zinc Sulphate over dosage is corrosive
  • Symptomatic and supportive measures as required

Therapeutic Class

  • Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation

Storage Conditions

  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Store below 30˚C
  • Keep out of reach of children

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