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