Iron Polymaltose Complex And Folic Acid

Therapeutic Group

Anti-anemic, Iron Preparations

Indication Dosage

Indication:

Iron Polymaltose Complex And Folic Acid is a medication used to treat conditions where the body lacks enough iron and folic acid. It helps to:

  • Boost Iron Levels: Iron is essential for making red blood cells, and this medicine helps increase the amount of iron in your body. It's commonly used for conditions like iron deficiency anemia.
  • Support Folic Acid Levels: Folic acid is important for overall health and helps your body make new cells. This medication also provides folic acid when it's needed.

Dosage:

Prophylaxis & Treatment Of Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Macrocytic Anaemia: 

  • Tab for Adults: 2-3 Tab Daily. 
  • Syrup for Adults: 20-30 Ml Daily 
  • Children: Infants Up To 1yr: 2.5-5 Ml. Daily; 1-12 Yr: 5-10 Ml Daily; 
  • Above 12 Yr: Same As Adult.

Content

  • F-Syp: Per 5 ml: Iron-ill-hydroxide Polymaltose Complex Equiv To Elemental Iron 50mg With Folic Acid 0.35mg F-Tab /plus Tab: Iron-iii-hydroxide Polymaltosecomplex Equiv To Elementa

Pregnancy

No Evidence of Harm

Stability

  • Haematinic

Contra Indications

  • Hemochromatosis, Haemolytic Anaemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Blood Transfusion, Haemosiderosis, Sidero-achrestic Anaemia, Thalassemia, Hypersensitivity And Intolerance.

Precautions

  • Hemochromatosis, Haemolytic Anaemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Blood Transfusion, Haemosiderosis, Sidero-achrestic Anaemia, Thalassemia, Hypersensitivity And Intolerance.

Lactation

  • No Evidence of Harm

Side Effects

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Epigastric & Gi Discomfort
  • Sweating
  • Heartburn
  • Black Colour Stool.
  • Rare: Convulsion
  • Hepatic Failure
  • Anaphylactoid Reactions
  • Circulatory Collapse (discontinue)