Ferrous fumarate, folic acid, cyanocobalamin.
Each soft capsule contains ferrous fumarate 162 mg, folic acid 750 mcg, cyanocobalamin 10 mcg.
Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy, nursing and menstruation. In cases of chronic or acute blood loss, dietary restriction, metabolic disease and post-surgical convalescence.
Adults: 1 soft cap once daily.
Hypersensitivity to any of the components of Feropac. Infants <12 months. Patients with hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis and non-iron deficiency anemia. Histories of nephrolithiasis, hyperoxaluria and oxalate dysbolism (risk of calculus) and thalassemia (risk of increased iron absorption). Large doses >1 g daily of vitamin C shall always be avoided in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency (risk of hemolytic anemia).
Do not exceed recommended dose. In case that high dose is used for a long time, drug tolerance may occur. Patients with gastrointestinal diseases eg, peptic ulcer, chronic ulcerative colitis and localized colitis.
If any improvement is not shown after 1 month of therapy, consult the physician or the pharmacist.
Use in children: Accidental overdose and toxic death may occur when iron-containing product is used to children <6 years.
Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dark stools and bellyache may occur. Usually, these side effects are transient.
Taking high doses of vitamin C (>1 g/day) may result to hyperoxaluria, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal cramps, fatigue, flushing, headache, insomnia and sleepiness. Diarrhea may occur after oral dosage of >1 g/day. Ascorbic acid rarely causes hemolytic anemia, cardiac failure and flank pain.
When Feropac is concurrently used with anti-aldosterone agent or triamterene, hyperkalemia may occur.
Feropac should not be concurrently used with: Phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracyclines, antacids and levodopa.
Teas containing tannins eg, green tea and red tea may decrease iron absorption.
Store in a well-closed container, cool and dry place. Protect from light.
Shelf-Life: 36 months.
B03AE01 - iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid ; Belongs to the class of iron in other combinations. Used in the treatment of anemia.
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