Composition
Tab: Ferrous fumarate.
Indications & Dosage
Prophylaxis of Iron deficiency anaemia: Adults: 1 tab daily. Treatment of Iron deficiency anaemia: Adule:1 Tab 2 to 3 times daily.
Contraindications
Diverticular diseases, intestinal obstruction. haemochromatosis. haernosiderosis, haemolytic anaemia, red cell aplasia, repeated blood transfusion.
Precautions
Inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal stricture, diverticular.
Interactions
Tetracycline, penicillamines. antacids.
Side Effects
GI upset, dark stool, epigastric pain.