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AFNA-VIT

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Composition

Cap: Dried ferrous sulphate. 150 mg (equiv to 47 mg Fe), folic acid 0.5 mg

Indications & Dosage

Prophylaxis of iron, folic acid deficiency in pregnancy: Adults: 1 cap daily. Children: Not recommended

Contraindications

Hemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia, haemosiderosis, diverticular diseases, intestinal obstruction, red cell aplasia, repeated blood transfusion, symptoms of intolerance.

Precautions

GI disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal stricture.

Interactions

Tetracycline, penicillamines, antacids

Side Effects

Nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, GI upset, staining of teeth, dark stool, epigastric discomfort