Composition
Cap: Dried ferrous sulphate 200 mg, folic acid 0.1 mg.
Indications & Dosage
Prophylaxis & treatment of iron deficiency anaemia: 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