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Generic Name : Ferrous Fumarate
Pronunciation : FER-us FYOO-ma-rate
Trade Name(s):
India- Adfe Cap, Adfe-C Cap, Adifer-Z Tab, Autrin Cap, Blosyn Tab, Capsovit Cap, Elferri-Z Cap, Febex Cap, Feritol Cap, Ferritop Cap, Ferrogen Tab, Ferrogen-Z Tab, Fezocaps Cap, Fleefer Cap, Hb Act Tab, Hb Plus Cap, Hb-Norm Cap Cap, Hembran Plus Cap, Hemfast Cap, Hemforte Tab, Hemofer-Z Cap, Hemral Cap, Hemsyneral-Td Cap, Hepasules-F Cap, Irex-12 Cap, Ironeed-Sr Cap, Liton-Z Cap, Livogen Fc-Captab, Livogen-Z Fc-Captab, Mefol Cap Cap, Nutrihar Cap Cap, Prodin Cap, Softeron Cap, Softeron-Z Cap, Terros-Z Cap, Vartone-Z Cap, Vitcofol Syr Syr, Ziferrin-Tr Cap. International- Ferro-DSS. This medication is an essential body mineral, used to treat iron deficiency anemia. It replaces iron in the body when the body does not produce enough on its own. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Renal Failure, And Pregnancy/Lactation-Oral: Adult: Each tab contains ferrous fumurate 325 mg and folic acid 0.35 mg. Premature neonates: 2 to 4 mg elemental iron/kg/day divided every 12 to 24 hours (maximum daily dose = 15 mg). Infants and children <12 years: Prophylaxis: 1 to 2 mg elemental iron/kg/day (maximum 15 mg) in 1 to 2 divided doses. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth with or without food. Special Instruction : *Avoid use in patients with active peptic ulcer, repeated blood transfusion, regional enteritis and intestinal ulcer. *Caution needed in patients with folic acid-dependent tumors. *Do not take this medication for more than 6 months without checking with your doctor. Side Effects : GI discomfort, heart burn, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea. Stool darkening or bloody stool may occur. *Avoid large dose of vitamins while taking this medication. Storage Conditions : Oral: Store at (25°C). Store it at room temperature and in airtight container. |
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