Tot'hema Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Fe 50 mg, manganese 1.33 mg, copper 0.7 mg

Indications/Uses

Fe deficiency anemia. Fe supplement.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Curative treatment 100-200 mg/day (2-4 amp). Childn & infant >1 mth Curative treatment 5-10 mg/kg/day. Pregnant women Preventive treatment 50 mg/day (1 amp) during the last 2 quarters of pregnancy (or from the 4th mth). Duration of treatment: Fe deficiency anemia: 3-6 mth depending on reserve depletion, may be prolonged if cause of anemia is not controlled. Control of efficacy is only useful after at least 3 mth of treatment. Determine correction of anemia (Hb, MCV) & restoration of Fe stores (seric Fe & transferrin saturation).

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Best taken before meals. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort. Dilute in plain/sweetened water or soft drink.

Contraindications

Non Fe deficiency related anemia.

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Special Precautions

Inhibits absorption w/ intake of large quantities of tea. Consider supply of sucrose 3 g/amp/day. Prevent deficiency in infants based on diversified food intake.

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Adverse Reactions

Black stool; gastric burns, nausea, constipation, diarrhea.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Vitamins & Minerals (Pre & Post Natal) / Antianemics

ATC Classification

B03AE - Iron in other combinations ; Used in the treatment of anemia

Regulatory Classification

OTC

Presentation/Packing

Form

Tot'hema oral soln

Packing/Price

10 mL x 20 × 1's

Tot'hema

Manufacturer:

Innotech

Distributor:

DKSH