RiteMED Iron + Folic Acid Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate (equiv to elemental Fe 60 mg) 300 mg, folic acid 250 mcg

Indications/Uses

Prevention of Fe-deficiency anemia & as prenatal hematinic.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 tab daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Take before or during meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Fe salts should not be given to patients receiving repeated blood transfusions or w/ anemias not produced by Fe deficiency.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ Fe-shortage or Fe-absorption diseases, hemoglobinopathies, GI disease. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Adverse Reactions

Dark discoloration of faeces; GI irritation & abdominal pain, nausea & vomiting, diarrhea or constipation.

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Drug Interactions

Fe: Not to be administered concomitantly w/ parenteral Fe. May impair absorption w/ compd containing Ca- & Mg- including antacids & mineral supplements & bicarbonates, carbonates, oxalates/phosphates. Decreased absorption w/ Zn salts & tetracyclines. Delayed response to Fe w/ systemic chloramphenicol.

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Storage

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Description

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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

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

RiteMED Iron + Folic Acid tab

Packing/Price

100's (P4/tab, P400/box)

RiteMED Iron + Folic Acid

Manufacturer:

RiteMED

Distributor:

United Lab