Ferose-F 30 Tablets

Description

Ferose-F is a medicinal product contains two active ingredients: Iron as Iron (III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex and folic acid. It is used in women before and during pregnancy, and during breast-feeding to: Treat iron deficiency. Prevent iron and folic acid deficiency. Iron is an essential component of the red blood cells (haemoglobin), muscle cells (myoglobin) and of the iron-containing enzymes. Folic acid is an important vitamin for the development of the unborn child. A deficiency of folic acid in the first few weeks of pregnancy can lead to malformations in the child. How to use The recommended dose: Treatment of iron deficiency with reduced number of red blood cells: 2 to 3 tablets once daily or divided into separate doses. After normalization of the red blood pigment (hemoglobin) value, continue with 1 tablet once daily until, at least, the end of pregnancy. This will replenish the iron stores and provide the increased amount of iron required during pregnancy. Treatment of iron deficiency with normal number of red blood cells, and prevention of iron and folic acid deficiency: 1 tablet once daily. Ferose-F chewable tablets are not suitable for children 12 years of age or younger. Method of use: Take Ferose-F during or immediately after a meal. The tablets can be chewed or swallowed whole. Duration of use: This is decided by the doctor and depends upon the degree of iron deficiency. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ferose-F if you have: An infection or tumour A vitamin B12 deficiency The folic acid contained in Ferose-F may mask deficiencies of vitamin B12. Dark discoloration of the faeces may occur during treatment with Ferose-F; however, this is harmless. Side Effects If you experience any of the following symptoms you should contact your doctor or go to the hospital straight away: Side effects can occur with the following frequency: Very common, may affect more than 1 in 10 people Discolored stool. Common, may affect up to 1 in 10 people Diarrhea, Nausea, Constipation, Abdomenal pain. Uncommon, may affect up to 1 in 100 people Vomiting, Tooth discoloration, Skin rash, Itching, Headache. Storage Information Store below 30°C. Keep in the original package (i.e., outer carton) in order to protect from light. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. The following medicines can affect or be affected by Ferose-F: Injectable iron medicines. Additional injectable, iron medicines are not recommended. Medicines to treat epilepsy, particularly phenytoin. Inform your doctor before taking Ferose-F. Chloramphenicol: a medicine to treat bacterial infections. Ingredients The active substances are: Iron as iron(III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex. Folic acid. The other ingredients are: Polyethylene Glycol MW 6000, Aspartame NF, Purified Talc, Chocolate Essence Powder, Ethanol 96%, Emdex. Specifications Ferose-F: A dark brown-white speckled, round biconvex tablet engraved with a crescent logo on one side and the other side with the number “125”.