Carbonyl Iron + Folic Acid

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Indications

This capsule is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

Iron deficiency
Treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid
Treatment of anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood
This may also be used for purposes not listed here.

* রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ মোতাবেক ঔষধ সেবন করুন'

Pharmacology

is the combined preparation of carbonyl iron and folic acid. It contains carbonyl iron with not less than 98% iron content. Carbonyl iron,having high bioavailability and low toxicity, is safer and more effective choice for iron supplementation.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: One capsule daily before food or as directed by the physician.

* রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ মোতাবেক ঔষধ সেবন করুন'

Interaction

Carbonyl iron may decrease the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics, levodopa, levothyroxine, methyldopa and penicillamine. Folic acid interacts with antiepileptics, so plasma concentrations of phenobarbital, phenytoin and primidone are possibly reduced.

Contraindications

It is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Iron therapy is contraindicated in the presence of hemolytic anaemia.

Side Effects

Allergic sensitization has been reported following oral administration of folic acid. Oral iron preparation may cause constipation, particularly in older patients, occasionally leading to faecal impaction.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use of any drug during the first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided if possible. Thus administration of iron during the first trimester requires definite evidence of iron deficiency.Prophylaxis of iron deficiency where inadequate diet calls for supplementary iron and folic acid is justified during the remainder of pregnancy.