Trev Iron FAB

Trev Iron FAB

Manufacturer:

Lifesquare Lab

Distributor:

Metro Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Ferrous sulfate 325 mg (equiv to 97.5 mg elemental Fe), folic acid 1 mg, thiamine mononitrate (vit B1) 15 mg, riboflavin (vit B2) 10 mg, pyridoxine (vit B6) 10 mg, cyanocobalamin (vit B12) 10 mcg
Indications/Uses
Prevention & treatment of Fe-deficiency anemia, folate deficiency, & lowering of plasma homocysteine. Prevention & treatment of vit B1, B6, & B12 deficiencies & as adjunct in the management of neuromuscular pain.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Special Precautions
Fe: Caution in patients w/ history of gastritis, peptic ulcer, & GI bleeding. Not to be given to patients receiving repeated blood transfusion or w/ anemias not produced by Fe deficiency unless Fe deficiency is also present. Vit B12: Administration in doses >10 mcg daily may produce hematological response in patients w/ folate deficiency. Vit B-complex: Reports of adverse neurologic effects following chronic administration of high doses; long-term & megadose.
Adverse Reactions
Rarely, dizziness, frequent urination, change in the color of the urine, black stools, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, redness of the skin & itching.
Drug Interactions
Fe: May reduce absorption of cefdinir, bisphosphonates, carbidopa/levodopa, entacapone, fluoroquinolone, levodopa, levothyroxine, methyldopa, mycophenolate mofetil, penicillamine, & tetracyclines. Vit B1: High doses may enhance neuromuscular blocking agent eg, tubocurarine Cl, metocurine iodide, pancuronium Br & vecuronium Br. Vit B-complex: Blood levels may be reduced w/ phenobarb or phenytoin. May result in enhanced anticoagulant response of anticoagulant eg, warfarin, aspirin. Folic acid: Folic acid consumption can be depleted w/ MTX, NSAIDs eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, or diclofenac.
MIMS Class
Vitamins & Minerals (Pre & Post Natal) / Antianemics
ATC Classification
B03AE02 - iron, multivitamins and folic acid ; Belongs to the class of iron in other combinations. Used in the treatment of anemia.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Trev Iron FAB cap
Packing/Price
100's