📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Prophylaxis & treatment of iron deficiency anaemia, macrocytic anaemia:*
TAB: Adults: 2-3 tab daily.
SYP: Adult: 20-30 ml daily
Children: Infants up to 1yr: 2.5-5 ml. daily; 1-12 yr: 5-10 ml daily; above 12 yr: same as adult.
⛔ Contraindications
Hemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia, hemoglobinopathy, inflammatory bowel disease, blood transfusion, haemosiderosis, sidero-achrestic anaemia, thalassemia, hypersensitivity and intolerance.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Dizziness, nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, epigastric & GI discomfort, sweating, heartburn, black colour stool. Rare: Convulsion, hepatic failure, anaphylactoid reactions, circulatory collapse (discontinue)
📚 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.