Indications - Ferrous Sulfate is indicated in the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anaemia and anaemia of pregnancy where routine administration of iron is necessary.
Dosage & Administration - Dosage Adult- Initial therapeutic dose: 3-4½ teaspoonful daily in divided doses or as prescribed by the physician. Maintenance dose: 1½ teaspoonful daily, but if needed up to 1.8g (9 teaspoonful) daily can be given. Children- Under 1 year: ¼ th teaspoonful thrice daily or as directed by physician 1-5 years: 1 teaspoonful thrice daily 6-12 years: 1½ teaspoonful twice daily. Administration Should be taken on an empty stomach. Best taken on an empty stomach. May be taken with meals to reduce GI discomfort. Mix with water or fruit juice to avoid temporary staining of teeth. Do not mix with milk.
Side Effects - GI irritation, abdominal pain and cramps, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, dark stool and discoloration of urine; heartburn.
Contraindications - Iron therapy is contraindicated in haemachromatosis and haemosiderosis.It should not be given to patients receiving repeated blood transfusion or with anaemia not produced by iron deficiency.
Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Pregnancy Category- Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Hemofix Tablet
- Brand Name - Hemofix Tablet
- Generic Name - Ferrous Sulfate
- Doges From - Tablet
- Strength - 33 mg
- Pack Size - 30s
- Manufacture - Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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