📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Prophylaxis & treatment of iron and folic acid deficiency, anaemias including hypochromic, microcytic and nutritional macrocytic anaemia and anaemia in pregnancy:*
Tab: Adults: 1 tab daily before meals. Children: Not recommended.
Syp: Adults & Children: 1 tsp daily as a supplement; 3-6 tsp daily as therapy for iron deficiency.
⛔ Contraindications
Peptic ulcer, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, Vit B 12 deficiency, paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria, haemosiderosis, haernochromatosis, repeated blood transfusion.
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
1st trimester, history of peptic ulcer, folate dependent tumours.
🔄 Drug Interactions
Tetracyclines, antacids, co- trimoxazole, anticonvulsants. penicillamine, chloramphenicol, sulphasalazine, cholestyramine.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
GI upset, allergic reactions
📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References
- Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
- World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
- Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.