Zimon Plus Syrup

Cyanocobalamin + Elemental Iron + Folic Acid
Zenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 60ml bot
Unite Price 30 BDT

Indications

Zimon Plus Syrup is used for: Iron deficiency anemia, Megaloblastic anemias

Adult Dose

Adults: 1-2 capsules daily.

Child Dose

Child: 1 capsule daily.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity to folic acid, cyanocobalamin, pyridoxine, or any component of the formulation

Precautions

Iron chelates with antacid and tetra cycline, so there absorption may be impaired if use concurrently.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Cyanocobalamin: Absorption reduced by antibiotics, aminosalicylic acid, anticonvulsants, biguanides, cholestyramine, cimetidine, colchicine, K salts, methyldopa. Elemental iron: Antacids may decrease the absorption of carbonyl iron. Folic acid: Antiepileptics, oral contraceptives, anti-TB drugs, alcohol, aminopterin, methotrexate, pyrimethamine, trimethoprim and sulphonamides may result to decrease in serum folate contrations. Decreases serum phenytoin concentrations.

Side Effects

Side effects of Cyanocobalamin + Elemental Iron + Folic Acid : Iron: Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dark stools, and abdominal pain Folic acid: Allergic sensitization Bronchospasm, Flushing, Malaise, Erythema, Rash, Diarrhea, Nausea, Pruritus, Urticaria

Mode of Action

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin): Required for the maintenance of normal erthropoiesis, nucleprotein and myelin synthesis, cell reproduction and normal growth; Coenzyme; metabolic functions include protein synthesis and carbohydrate metabolism. Plays role in cell replication and hematopoiesis. Iron: Essential component in the formation of hemoglobin; adequate amounts of iron are necessary for effective erythropoiesis; also serves as a cofactor of several essential enzymes, including cytochromes that are involved in electron transport. Replacement of iron stores found in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and enzymes; works to transport oxygen via hemoglobin. Folic acid: Required for nucleoprotein synthesis and the maintenance of normal erythropoiesis; folic acid is converted in the liver and plasma to its metabolically active form, tetrahydrofolic acid, by dihydrofolate reductase; prevents neural tube defects in women of childbearing potential and higher doses required during pregnancy.

Note

Zimon Plus Syrup generic name is Cyanocobalamin + Elemental Iron + Folic Acid. Zimon Plus Syrup is manufactured by Zenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Zimon Plus is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Zimon Plus Syrup is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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