Information about Oral Iron Formulation
Generic Name : Oral Iron FormulationUp-to-date prescription details regarding Oral Iron Formulation are provided here.
Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
ICD Code : Y44.0 Therapeutic Classification : Iron Preparations
Trade Names/Brand Names of Oral Iron Formulation
India :
Adiron, Aglow fe, Alamin FeZ, Aloha, Anemidox, Astyfer, Astfer-Z, Autrin, Biofer, Bioferum forte, Blush, Cafekit, Calsus, Capsovit, Carbitone, Carbofer-Z, Comron, Conviron TR, Deferon, Dexorange, Durovit.
International :
Feosol, Fer-In-Sol, Slow-Fe
Why is Oral Iron Formulation Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a combination of minerals (available in oral form), prescribed for iron deficiency.When should Oral Iron Formulation not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with Haemolyticanemia and blood disorders.What is the dosage of Oral Iron Formulation?
Adults: Ferrous Sulphate- 200- 600 mg daily. Ferrous Gluconate- 300- 120 mg daily. Ferrous fumarate- 100-300 mg daily.Children: 3 to 6 mg/kg/day in 2 to 3 divided doses of iron.
