Fecap

Indication

Iron deficiency anemia, Iron supplement

Administration

For maximum absorption take on empty stomach, but may take with or after meals to minimize GI irritation

Adult Dose

Oral Iron Deficiency, Chronic Hemodialysis with Erythropoietin Treatment 150-200 mg Fe (elemental iron)/day PO; may administer 60-100 mg elemental iro... View More

Child Dose

Oral Iron-deficiency anaemia Child: As syrup containing 100 mg/5ml. Preterm neonate: 0.6-2.4 ml/kg daily; up to 6 yr: 2.5-5 ml bid.

Contraindication

Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, hemolytic anemia (unless iron-deficient state is also ... View More

Mode of Action

Ferrous fumarate is an iron preparation that is used in the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency. The amount of elemental iron is 330 mg/g of fer... View More

Precaution

Patients with intestinal strictures and diverticular disease. May worsen diarrhoea in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. May cause constipation a... View More

Side Effect

GI disturbance including constipation, diarrhoea, dark stools. Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Heartburn and epi-gastric pain.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: not available Lactation: enters breast milk

Interaction

Oral absorption of iron may be increased when taken with ascorbic acid. May reduce the absorption of quinolones and tetracyclines when taken concurrentl... View More