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

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ferrous sulfate folic acid zinc sulfate
Company Navana pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

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

Composition

  • Ferrous Sulphate BP 150 mg (equivalent to 47 mg Iron)
  • Folic Acid BP 500 mcg
  • Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate USP 61.80 mg (equivalent to 22.50 mg Zinc)

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult or Elderly: 1 capsule daily
  • In more severe cases, 2 capsules daily may be required
  • Children aged over 1 year: 1 capsule daily
  • Capsule may be opened and pellets to be mixed with soft cool food (not to be chewed)

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the components of the product
  • Iron overload

Side Effects

  • Dark stools during iron therapy
  • Nausea
  • Gastrointestinal irritation such as anorexia, vomiting, discomfort, constipation, and diarrhea
  • Zinc may produce gastrointestinal upset
  • Timed-release capsules designed to reduce possibility of gastrointestinal irritation
  • Rare reports of allergic reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Avoid using during the first trimester of pregnancy if possible
  • Definite evidence of Iron deficiency required for administration of Iron during the first trimester
  • Supplementary Zinc and Folic acid justified during the remainder of pregnancy

Precautions & Warnings

  • Care in patients who may develop Iron overloads (e.g., haemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia)
  • Failure to respond to treatment may indicate other causes of anaemia
  • Potential interactions with tetracycline, penicillamine, antacids
  • Separating administration of each product by several hours to reduce potential interactions

Overdose Effects

  • Iron overdosage is dangerous, particularly in children
  • Immediate attention required
  • Gastric lavage or induced vomiting if possible
  • Oral desferrioxamine recommended
  • Zinc Sulphate in gross overdose is corrosive
  • Symptomatic and supportive measures should be given as required

Therapeutic Class

  • Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation

Storage Conditions

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

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