Polymax Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Fe 100 mg, folic acid (vit B₉) 550 mcg

Indications/Uses

Treatment of Fe deficiency anemia during pregnancy, lactation & in anemia which is due to post-partum haemorrhage. Prevention of Fe deficiency anemia.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Prevention of Fe deficiency anemia 1 cap once daily. Treatment of Fe deficiency anemia 1 cap bid.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Fe overload (eg, hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis). Disturbances in Fe utilization (lead/sideroblastic anemia, thalassemia). All anemias not caused by Fe deficiency (eg, hemolytic/megaloblastic anemia due to vit B₁₂ deficiency).

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Special Precautions

Caution in patients who receive repeated blood transfusions. Dark discolouration of faeces (stool). Not recommended in childn & adolescents aged ≤12 yr. Clinical experience in elderly is limited. Folic acid: May mask vit B₁₂ deficiency; possible vit B₁₂ deficiency should be excluded in anemic patients before starting therapy.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Faeces discoloration. Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain (including dyspepsia, epigastric discomfort, abdominal distension), constipation.

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Drug Interactions

Reduced absorption of oral Fe prep in simultaneous administration of parenteral Fe prep & Fe hydroxide polymaltose complex. Folic acid: Increased phenytoin metabolism, leading to lower serum phenytoin conc. Concomitant administration of chloramphenicol & folic acid in patients w/ folic acid deficiency may reduce hematopoietic response to folic acid.

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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

B03AD - Iron in combination with folic acid ; Used in the treatment of anemia

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Polymax cap

Packing/Price

40's (P940/box, P23.5/cap)

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Manufacturer:

Emcure Pharmaceuticals

Distributor:

MedChoice Women's Health