Sodium Iron Edetate

Iron Plain and with Folic Acid · Haematinic

Indications

Iron-deficiency anaemia.

Dosage

Adults: Initially 5 mL three times daily increasing gradually to 10 mL three times daily. Children: Up to 1 yr, 2.5 mL twice daily; 1-5 yr, 2.5 mL three times daily; 6-12 yr, 5 mL three times daily.

Adverse Effects

Nausea, diarrhoea.

Interactions

Tetracyclines.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Iron-chelate is split within the GI tract, releasing elemental iron which is absorbed and rendered available for Hb regeneration. Iron absorption is enhanced in iron-deficiency states. Excretion: Faeces (mainly).

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