Fivita Z (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Iron polymaltose complex folic acid zinc vitamin b complex |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
Indications
- Treatment and prophylaxis of Zinc, Iron, Folic Acid, B-vitamins deficiency, especially during pregnancy and lactation
Composition
- Iron BP 47 mg (as Iron Polymaltose Complex 188 mg)
- Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate USP 61.8 mg (eq. to 22.5 mg of elemental zinc)
- Folic Acid BP 0.50 mg
- Thiamine Hydrochloride USP 5 mg
- Riboflavin BP 2 mg
- Nicotinamide USP 20 mg
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP 2 mg
Mode of Action
- Special preparation of Iron Polymaltose Complex, Folic Acid, Zinc, and B vitamins
- Iron Polymaltose Complex is a water soluble macromolecular complex
- Folic acid prevents neural tube defects
- Zinc is essential for metabolic processes and immune system
- B vitamins are essential for various bodily functions
Dosage & Administration
- One capsule daily
- In more severe cases, 2 capsules a day may be required or as directed by the physician
Interaction
- No drug interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated
- A few allergic reactions may be seen
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Recommended during pregnancy & lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Care should be taken in patients who may develop iron overloads
- Iron chelates with tetracycline
- Avoid if liver disease or hemochromatosis
- Higher doses of Nicotinamide may cause vomiting, diarrhea
- Sensory neuropathy observed with high Pyridoxine intake
- Zinc toxicity associated with low copper status and reduced immune function
Overdose Effects
- Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children
- Avoid higher doses if you have liver disease or hemochromatosis
- Excess can cause various symptoms
- No toxic symptoms reported for Riboflavin or Folic Acid overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Keep away from light and out of the reach of children