Zif-A 48 mg+0.5 mg+22.5 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ferrous ascorbate folic acid zinc sulfate
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc

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 Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic Acid, and Zinc
  • Iron replenishment
  • Vitamin C enhancement for iron absorption
  • Red blood cell formation support
  • Vital role in pregnancy and fetal development
  • Micromineral nutrition provision

Dosage & Administration

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

Interaction

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

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Consultation with physician before use while pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Avoidance of first trimester use unless definite evidence of iron deficiency
  • Prophylaxis during remainder of pregnancy with required zinc supplementation

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 such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, etc.

Therapeutic Class

  • Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation

Storage Conditions

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

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