Fero Plus

Indication

Iron deficiency anemia, Iron supplement, Iron deficiency in pregnancy

Administration

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

Adult Dose

Oral Prophylaxis of iron deficiency in pregnancy Adult: For pregnant women from 13th wk of gestation onwards: 1 tablet daily.

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

Avoid use in patients with active peptic ulcer, repeated blood transfusion, regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. Caution when used in patients wit... View More

Side Effect

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

Interaction

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