Macrobee With Iron Forte Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Vit A 3,000 IU, vit B₁ 10 mg, vit B₂ 5 mg, vit B₃ 20 mg, vit B₆ 5 mg, vit B₁₂ 50 mcg, vit C 80 mg, vit D₃ 200 IU, vit E 16 IU, Ca pantothenate 10 mg, folic acid 5,000 IU, Fe fumarate (equiv to elemental Fe 102.3 mg) 310 mg, Mn sulfate 1 mg, Mg sulfate 5 mg, K iodide 100 mcg, Cu sulfate 200 mcg, Ca lactate 250 mg, Zn sulfate 10 mg

Indications/Uses

Fe deficiency anemia associated w/ nutritional deficiencies, period of rapid adolescent growth, pregnancy & lactation, excessive menstrual flow, traumatic or endogenous hemorrhages, convalescence following surgery & old age & other conditions leading to poor Fe absorption. Prevention of folate deficiency in pregnant women & neural tube defects including spina bifida & anencephaly. Prophylaxis & treatment of folic acid deficiency.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 tab/day.

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Preferably taken between meals. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Vit B₁₂ deficiency, undiagnosed megaloblastic anemia.

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Special Precautions

Megaloblastic anemia secondary to vit B₁₂ deficiency. Pernicious anemia.

Adverse Reactions

Rarely, GI disturbances & hypersensitivity reaction. Black stool.

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Drug Interactions

May partially reverse the effect by phenobarb, diphenylhydantoin & primidone. Delayed absorption w/ tetracycline antibiotics.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Vitamins & Minerals (Pre & Post Natal) / Antianemics

ATC Classification

A11AA03 - multivitamins and other minerals, incl. combinations ; Belongs to the class of multivitamins with minerals. Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Macrobee With Iron Forte tab

Packing/Price

100's

Macrobee With Iron Forte

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

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