Ferix-V 50 mg+0.50 mg+61.80 mg (Capsule (Timed Release))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Carbonyl iron folic acid zinc sulfate
Company Renata limited

Indications

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

Composition

  • Elemental iron content: 50 mg
  • Folic acid content: 500 microgram
  • Zinc sulphate monohydrate content: 61.80 mg

Pharmacology

  • Timed-release capsule
  • High bioavailability of Carbonyl Iron
  • Low toxicity of Carbonyl Iron
  • Safer choice for iron supplementation

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage: one capsule daily before food
  • Dosage as directed by the physician

Interaction

  • Decreases absorption of tetracycline antibiotics
  • Decreases absorption of quinolone antibiotics
  • Decreases absorption of levodopa
  • Decreases absorption of levothyroxine
  • Decreases absorption of methyldopa
  • Decreases absorption of penicillamine
  • Folic Acid interacts with antiepileptics
  • Possibly reduces plasma concentrations of phenobarbital
  • Possibly reduces plasma concentrations of phenytoin
  • Possibly reduces plasma concentrations of primidone

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any component
  • Iron overload

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Anorexia
  • Vomiting
  • Discomfort
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dark stool
  • Possible allergic reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Avoid use during first trimester if possible
  • Administer with definite evidence of Iron deficiency during first trimester
  • Justified prophylaxis during remainder of pregnancy

Precautions & Warnings

  • Special care in patients with Iron overload states
  • Investigations required for non-responsive treatment
  • Risk of Zinc accumulation in patients with renal failure

Overdose Effects

  • Decreased energy
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Tarry stool
  • Weak, rapid pulse
  • Fever
  • Coma
  • Seizures

Therapeutic Class

  • Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C
  • Keep away from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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