Composition
Cap: Dried ferrous sulphate 150 mg (equiv to 47 mg Fe), 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