Ferronat300mg/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

Oral Iron-deficiency anaemia Adult: Expressed in terms of elemental iron. Treatment: 60 mg bid up to 60 mg 4 times daily. Prevention: 60 mg daily. ... View More

Child Dose

Oral Iron-deficiency anaemia Child: Expressed in terms of elemental iron. Treatment: Severe: 4-6 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses; Mild to moderate: 3 mg/... View More

Contraindication

Haemochromatosis, haemolytic anemia.

Mode of Action

Ferrous gluconate is used in the prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia. It replaces iron found in haemoglobin, myoglobin and enzymes. It a... View More

Precaution

Avoid in patients with peptic ulcer, enteritis, or ulcerative colitis and those who receive frequent blood transfusions. Not to be used in premature inf... View More

Side Effect

GI symptoms e.g. stomach cramping, constipation, nausea, vomiting, dark stools, heartburn, diarrhea, teeth staining, urine discoloration.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: A; pregnant women typically require increased iron ingestion to meet dietary requirements (see dosing sections) Lactation: Distri... View More

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