Eurofer-Iron Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 100 mL Fe (III) hydroxide polymaltose complex equiv to elemental Fe 1 g

Indications/Uses

Fe-deficiency anaemia.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 10 mL daily. Childn 5 mL daily.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, haemochromatosis, haemosiderosis, thalassemia, sideroblastic anaemia, chronic haemolysis, or lead-induced anaemia, repeated blood transfusions.

Adverse Reactions

GI discomfort, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, epigastric pain, black stools.

View ADR Monitoring Form

Drug Interactions

Decreased absorption w/ Zn salts, tetracyclines, acetohydroxamic acid, trientine & Ca- & Mg-containing compd (including antacids & mineral supplements), bicarbonates, carbonates, oxalates or phosphates. Formation of toxic complexes w/ dimercaprol. Delayed response w/ systemic chloramphenicol. Absorption increased w/ ascorbic acid & citric acid.

MIMS Class

Vitamins & Minerals (Pre & Post Natal) / Antianemics

ATC Classification

B03AB - Iron trivalent, oral preparations ; Used in the treatment of anemia

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Eurofer-Iron syr

Packing/Price

120 mL x 1's

Eurofer-Iron

iron polymaltose

Manufacturer:

Eurodrug

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma