FERFOLIC
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Composition
Cap: Dried ferrous sulphate 200 mg, folic acid 0.5 mg: sustained-release capsules
Indications & Dosage
Prophylaxis of iron and folic acid deficiency in pregnancy: Adults: 1 cap daily
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