ForMum (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Carbonyl iron folic acid zinc sulfate vitamin b complex vitamin c
Company Radiant pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Treatment and prophylaxis of iron deficiency
  • Treatment and prophylaxis of folic acid deficiency
  • Treatment and prophylaxis of zinc deficiency
  • Treatment and prophylaxis of vitamin-B complex deficiency
  • Treatment and prophylaxis of vitamin-C deficiency
  • Specifically for pregnancy and lactation

Composition

  • Each capsule contains 50 mg of Elemental Iron [as Carbonyl iron] INN
  • 61.80 mg of Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate BP equivalent to 22.50 mg of Zinc
  • 0.5mg of Folic Acid BP
  • 10 mg of Nicotinamide BP
  • 2 mg of Riboflavin BP
  • 1 mg of Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP
  • 50 mg of Ascorbic Acid USP
  • 2 mg of Thiamine Mononitrate BP

Pharmacology

  • Carbonyl Iron has higher bioavailability and low toxicity
  • Folic acid is vital for cell division and neural tube development
  • Vitamin B Complex is essential for unborn babies' growth and development
  • Vitamin C is involved in collagen structure in the fetal membrane
  • Zinc is critical for fetal growth and nervous system development

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage is one capsule daily before food
  • Use in Children & Adolescents upon consultation with a doctor

Interaction

  • Carbonyl Iron decreases absorption of tetracycline antibiotics
  • Folic Acid interacts with antiepileptics

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
  • Presence of haemolytic anaemia

Side Effects

  • Allergic sensitization following oral administration of Folic acid
  • Oral iron preparation may cause constipation, particularly in older patients

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • First trimester usage should be avoided if possible
  • Definite evidence of Iron deficiency required for first trimester usage
  • Prophylaxis of Iron deficiency justified during the remainder of the pregnancy if inadequate diet calls for supplementary Zinc and Folic acid

Precautions & Warnings

  • Care in patients who may develop iron overload
  • Iron chelates with tetracycline and absorption may be impaired

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms may include decreased energy, nausea, abdominal pain, tarry stool, weak rapid pulse, fever, coma, and seizures

Therapeutic Class

  • Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation

Storage Conditions

  • Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place
  • Protect from moisture

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