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Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of
Ferrous gluconalteis available in the market in concentration

Name

Ferrous Gluconate

Precaution

Avoid in patients with peptic ulcer, enteritis, or ulcerative colitis and those who receive frequent blood transfusions. Not to be used in premature infants until the vitamin E stores (deficient at birth) are replenished. Avoid prolonged treatment (>6 mth) except in patients with continuous menorrhagia or bleeding. Lactation: Distributed in breast milk, considered safe for breast feeding; breast milk generally provides enough iron to meet infant nutritional requirement; amount of iron in breast milk typically not influenced by maternal iron status

Indication

Iron deficiency anemia

Contra indication

Haemochromatosis, haemolytic anemia.

Side Effect

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

Pregnancy Category ID

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 also allows transportation of oxygen via haemoglobin.

Interaction

Concurrent admin with antacids/H2 antagonists may reduce absorption of iron. Chloramphenicol may delay response to iron. Iron may reduce the absorption of levodopa, methyldopa and penicillamine when given together. Absorption may be reduced when used with quinolones or tetracyclines. Concurrent admin with vitamin C may increase iron absorption.