Iron deficiency anemia This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations

This capsule is used for Iron deficiency, Treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid, Treatment of anemias of nutritional origin, Pregnancy, Infancy, Or childhood and other conditions. This capsule may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. This capsule contains Carbonyl Iron and Folic Acid as active ingredients. It works by producing red blood cells as well as transporting oxygen in the body; acting on megaloblastic bone marrow to produce a normoblastic marrow.

Administration: For maximum absorption take on empty stomach, but may take with or after meals to minimize GI irritation Adult Dose: One capsule daily. In more severe cases, 2 capsules a day may be required

Carbonyl iron: Antacids may decrease the absorption of carbonyl iron. Folic acid: Antiepileptics, oral contraceptives, anti-TB drugs, alcohol, aminopterin, methotrexate, pyrimethamine, trimethoprim and sulphonamides may result to decrease in serum folate contrations. Decreases serum phenytoin concentrations.

This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Iron >10% Constipation,Diarrhea,Nausea,Epigastric pain,Dark stools,Vomiting Frequency Not Defined Hemosiderosis (during long-term administration of large amounts),Urine discoloration,Dental stain by some formulations,Heartburn Folic acid Bronchospasm,Erythema,Malaise,Pruritus,Rash,Slight flushing

Precaution: Care should be taken in patients who may develop iron overload, such as those with haemochromatosis, haemolytic anemia or red cell aplasia. Iron chelates with tetracycline and absorption may be impaired. Lactation: Excreted in breast milk

Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children.

Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations

Iron: Essential component in the formation of hemoglobin; adequate amounts of iron are necessary for effective erythropoiesis; also serves as a cofactor of several essential enzymes, including cytochromes that are involved in electron transport. Replacement of iron stores found in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and enzymes; works to transport oxygen via hemoglobin. Folic acid: Required for nucleoprotein synthesis and the maintenance of normal erythropoiesis; folic acid is converted in the liver and plasma to its metabolically active form, tetrahydrofolic acid, by dihydrofolate reductase; prevents neural tube defects in women of childbearing potential and higher doses required during pregnancy.