Sangobion Forte Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Fe fumarate (equiv to elemental Fe 118.8 mg) 360 mg, Ca carbonate 200 mg, cholecalciferol 400 IU, ascorbic acid 75 mg, folic acid 1.5 mg, cyanocobalamin 15 mcg

Indications/Uses

Fe & folate deficiency or for moderate to severe Fe deficiency anemia.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 cap daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Suffering from primary or secondary hemochromatosis (Fe overload) or if receiving repeated blood transfusions; active peptic ulcer, regional enteritis or ulcerative colitis; folate dependent tumors or malignant cancer. Concomitant use w/ folic acid containing medicines or supplements.

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Special Precautions

Monitor moderate to severe anemia. Not recommended if anemia is caused by vit B₁₂ deficiency. Fe: Should be under medical supervision if to be used for >3 mth. May interfere w/ tests for occult blood in stool. Folic acid: May obscure pernicious anemia due to vit B₁₂ deficiency. Pregnancy.

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Adverse Reactions

Constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, black stool; hypersensitivity reactions w/ erythema, urticaria & pruritus.

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Drug Interactions

Fe: May reduce absorption w/ tea, coffee, wholegrain cereals, eggs, milk, Ca & Zn supplements; antacids, PPIs, & trientine. May impair absorption w/ bicarbonates, carbonates, oxalates, or phosphates. Reduced absorption of fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, levodopa, carbidopa, entacapone, penicillamine, & cefdinir; eltrombopag. Folic acid: May reduce effect w/ trimethoprim or sulfonamides, alone or in combination as co-trimoxazole. Reduced plasma levels of anticonvulsants, particularly phenytoin, phenobarb & primidone. May interfere w/ the microbiological assay for serum & erythrocyte folic acid conc w/ antibiotics.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Vitamins & Minerals (Pre & Post Natal) / Antianemics

ATC Classification

A11AA01 - multivitamins and iron ; Belongs to the class of multivitamins with minerals. Used as dietary supplements.
B03AE02 - iron, multivitamins and folic acid ; Belongs to the class of iron in other combinations. Used in the treatment of anemia.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Sangobion Forte cap

Packing/Price

100's

Sangobion Forte

Manufacturer:

P&G Phil

Distributor:

P&G Phil