Ferigun S200mg/5ml

Indication

Iron deficiency anemia

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach. Best taken on an empty stomach. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Adult Dose

Adult: PO 400-600 mg/day in divided doses. Prevention: 200 mg/day.

Contraindication

Patients receiving repeated blood transfusions; anaemia not due to iron deficiency. Haemochromatosis, haemolytic anemia.

Mode of Action

Iron: Essential component in the formation of hemoglobin; adequate amounts of iron are necessary for effective erythropoiesis; also serves as a cofactor... View More

Precaution

Elderly. Avoid admin for >6 mth except in patients with continuous bleeding. Avoid concomitant oral and parenteral iron therapy. Iron-storage or iron-ab... View More

Side Effect

GI irritation, abdominal pain and cramps, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, dark stool and discoloration of urine; heartburn.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy category: Not studied Lactation: Drug is excreted in breast milk

Interaction

Concurrent admin with antacids/H2 antagonists may reduce absorption of iron. Chloramphenicol may delay response to iron. Iron may reduce the absorption ... View More