Feropac Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ferrous fumarate 162 mg, folic acid 750 mcg, cyanocobalamin 10 mcg

Indications/Uses

Prevention & treatment of Fe deficiency anemia in pregnancy, nursing & menstruation. Chronic or acute blood loss, dietary restriction, metabolic disease & post-surgical convalescence.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 softcap once daily.

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis & non-iron deficiency anemia. History of nephrolithiasis, hyperoxaluria, oxalate dysbolism & thalassemia. Avoid large doses of vit C (>1 g/day). G6PD deficiency. Infants <12 mth.

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Special Precautions

Prolonged treatment w/ high doses. GI diseases eg peptic ulcer, chronic ulcerative colitis, localized colitis. Childn <6 yr.

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Adverse Reactions

Transient constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dark stools, bellyache. High doses of vit C may cause hyperoxaluria, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal cramps, fatigue, flushing, headache, insomnia, sleepiness; diarrhea.

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Drug Interactions

Risk of hyperkalemia w/ antialdosterone agent or triamterene. Avoid use w/ phosphates, Ca salts, oral tetracyclines, antacids, levodopa. Decreased Fe absorption w/ tannin-containing products (eg green tea, red tea).

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Vitamins & Minerals (Pre & Post Natal) / Antianemics

ATC Classification

B03AE01 - iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid ; Belongs to the class of iron in other combinations. Used in the treatment of anemia.

Regulatory Classification

OTC

Presentation/Packing

Form

Feropac softcap

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Feropac

Manufacturer:

Pacific Pharma

Distributor:

AA Medical