Fol-Z (Capsule)

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

Pharmacology

• Special preparation of Iron Polymaltose Complex, Folic Acid, Zinc, and B vitamins
• Water soluble, macromolecular complex of poly nuclear iron (III) hydroxide and partially hydrolysed dextrin (Polymaltose)
• Does not interact with food components and other medications
• Faster rate utilization of iron in haemoglobin synthesis
• Folic acid prevents neural tube defects
• Zinc essential for metabolic processes, blood formation, wound healing, and immune system
• Thiamine essential for nervous and digestive systems
• Riboflavin important for digestion, immune system support, and energy production
• Pyridoxin important for brain development, red blood cell production, metabolism of proteins, and reducing morning sickness
• Nicotinamide important for energy, blood pressure, and circulation

Dosage & Administration

• One capsule daily
• In severe cases, 2 capsules a day may be required or as directed by the physician

Interaction

• No reported drug interactions

Contraindications

• Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients

Side Effects

• Generally well tolerated; may cause allergic reactions in a few cases

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Recommended during pregnancy & lactation

Precautions & Warnings

• Care should be taken in patients at risk of iron overloads such as those with haemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia or red cell aplasia
• Iron chelates with tetracycline and absorption may be impaired

Overdose Effects

• Accidental overdose of iron-containing products leading cause of fatal poisoning in children below 6 years
• Riboflavin reported to be completely safe with no toxic symptoms reported
• Higher doses of Nicotinamide may cause vomiting, diarrhea
• Sensory neuropathy observed in individuals consuming more than 200 mg Pyridoxine for long periods
• No case of Folic acid overdose reported
• Zinc toxicity seen in both acute and chronic forms
• Ingestion of 150 to 450 mg of zinc per day associated with low copper status, altered iron function, reduced immune function, and reduced levels of high-density lipoproteins; Zinc at RDA dosage does not cause significant effects

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

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