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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of
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Name

Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc + Vitamin A + Vitamin C

Precaution

Precautions should be exercised if hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients is manifested.

Indication

Vitamin/mineral deficiency, Iron deficiency during pregnancy and lactation

Contra indication

Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Side Effect

A few side-effects of oral iron preparations, including nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhoea may occur. Allergic sensitization has been reported following oral administration of folic acid.

Pregnancy Category ID

0

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 of several essential enzymes, including cytochromes that are involved in electron transport. Replacement of iron stores found in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and enzymes; works to transport oxygen via hemoglobin. Folic acid: Required for nucleoprotein synthesis and the maintenance of normal erythropoiesis; folic acid is converted in the liver and plasma to its metabolically active form, tetrahydrofolic acid, by dihydrofolate reductase; prevents neural tube defects in women of childbearing potential and higher doses required during pregnancy. Zinc: Cofactor in over 100 enzymes; plays a role in DNA synthesis; supports a healthy immune system; helps maintain a sense of smell and taste; may assist in porper function of insulin. Vitamin A plays an essential role in the function of retina and is essential for growh and differentiation of epithelial tissue. Vitamin C is necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair; plays a role in oxidation/reduction reactions as well as other metabolic pathways including synthesis of catecholamines, carnitine, and steroids; also plays a role in conversion of folic acid to folinic acid.

Interaction

Iron: Antacids may decrease the absorption of carbonyl iron. Folic acid: Antiepileptics, oral contraceptives, anti-TB drugs, alcohol, aminopterin, methotrexate, pyrimethamine, trimethoprim and sulphonamides may result to decrease in serum folate contrations. Decreases serum phenytoin concentrations. Vit C: Deferroxamine, hormonal contraceptives, flufenazine, warfarin, elemental iron, salicylates, warfarin, fluphenazine, disulfiram, mexiletine, vitamin B12.

Pregnancy Category Note

Information not available

Adult Dose

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration