Ferrous Fumarate

Iron Plain and with Folic Acid · Folic acid/Iron salt

Indications

Prophylaxis of iron and folic acid deficiency in pregnancy.

Dosage

Adults: 1 tab daily before meals. Children: Not recommended.

Adverse Effects

GI upset, allergic reactions.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: Controlled studies shown no risk. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Active peptic ulcer, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, Vit B 12 deficiency, paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria, haemosiderosis, haemochromatosis, repeated blood transfusion. Precautions: 1st trimester, history of peptic ulcer, folate dependent tumours.

Interactions

Tetracyclines, antacids, co-trimoxazole, anticonvulsants, penicillamine, chloramphenicol, sulphasalazine, cholestyramine.

Pharmacokinetics

Onset of action: 3-10 days (reticulocytosis); 2-4 wks (Hb value increases). Excretion: Sweat, urine, menses, sloughing of intestinal mucosa.

Brands with this active ingredient

• Allifer
• Blomic F
• Delfol Plus
• Famila-28 F
• Fefan
• Fefolic
• Feroos
• Ferus
• Foliron
• Iren Plus
• Irolic
• Lowrate
• Marivet-F
• Nova
• Novodol

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