Feglo-FZ 48 mg+0.5 mg+22.5 mg (Tablet)

Indications

• Prophylaxis of iron deficiency
• Supplementary zinc and iron during pregnancy
• Anemia treatment

Description

• Oral iron, folic acid, and zinc preparation
• Treatment of iron, folic acid, and zinc deficiency

Pharmacology

• Combination of iron, vitamin C, folic acid, and zinc
• Replenishes iron stores
• Enhances iron absorption
• Vital role in the formation of red blood cells
• Essential in pregnancy

Dosage & Administration

• Adult & Elderly: One tablet a day before or after meal
• Pediatric patients: Safety and effectiveness not established

Interaction

• Chelates with tetracycline
• Interference with oral tetracycline antibiotics
• Minimized gastrointestinal discomfort by taking with meals
• Impaired iron absorption with concurrent administrations of penicillamine and antacid
• Risk of zinc accumulation in patients with renal failure

Contraindications

• Patients with haemolytic anaemia
• Conditions with increased hypersensitivity to any components
• Increased body iron content

Side Effects

• Mild and transient side effects
• Epigastric pain
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Heartburn
• Allergic sensitization

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Contact physician if pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breast-feeding
• Avoid administration in first trimester
• Prophylaxis of iron deficiency justified during remainder of pregnancy
• Zinc supplementation during pregnancy

Precautions & Warnings

• Care in patients who may develop iron overload
• Failure to respond to treatment may indicate other causes of anemia

Overdose Effects

• Variable clinical course of acute iron overdosage
• Initial symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
• Hypotension
• Seizures
• Shock and coma

Therapeutic Class

• Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation

Storage Conditions

• Keep below 30°C temperature
• Away from light & moisture
• Keep out of the reach of children

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