Generic: Iron Folic Acid Vitamin B Complex Vitamin C  |  Dosage Form: Capsule (Timed Release)  |  Manufacturer: Avarox Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Indications

This is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of Iron, Folic acid, Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C deficiency, or to meet extra need of these vitamins and minerals especially in pregnancy or when planning for pregnancy.

Dosage & Administration

Recommended adult dose is one capsule daily. In more severe deficiency states, 2 capsules a day may be required or as directed by the physician.

Interaction

Care should be taken when given to patients with Iron storage or Iron absorption disease. Iron form chelates with antacids and Tetracycline and absorption of all these may be impaired if taken concurrently

Contraindications

This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Iron therapy is contraindicated in haemachromatosis and haemosiderosis, and in patients receiving repeated blood transfusion or with anaemia not due to by iron deficiency. It should be given cautiously to patients taking Levodopa as one of the ingredients (Pyridoxine) reduces the effect of Levodopa.

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated. However, a few allergic reactions may be seen.

Precautions & Warnings

Care should be taken in patients who may develop iron overload, such as those with hemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia or red cell aplasia. Iron chelates with tetracycline and absorption may be impaired.

Overdose Effects

Accidental overdose of iron containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children fewer than 6. Avoid higher doses if you have liver disease or hemochromatosis; excess can cause bloody diarrhea, vomiting, acidosis, darkened stools, abdominal pain. Symptoms may clear in a few hours. Riboflavin is reported to be completely safe and no toxic symptoms have been reported so far. Higher doses of Nicotinamide may cause vomiting, diarrhea. Sensory neuropathy was observed in individuals consuming more than 200 mg Pyridoxine for very long periods. No cases of Folic acid overdosages have been reported. Acute ingestion of Ascorbic acid, even of massive doses, is unlikely to cause significant effects.

Therapeutic Class

Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations

Storage Conditions

Store in a dry place below 25° C. Protect from light.