Elemental Iron + Folic Acid + Vitamin C + Zinc
Indications
Elemental Iron + Folic Acid + Vitamin C + Zinc is used for:
Iron, Folic acid, Vitamin-C deficiency, Pregnancy and lactation
Adult Dose
1 tablet daily. In more severe cases, 2 tablets a day may be required.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
For maximum absorption take on empty stomach, but may take with or after meals to minimize GI irritation
Contra Indications
Contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this product.
Precautions
Caution should be taken in the conditions where there is a risk of iron overload, such as haemochromatosis, thalassemia, haemosiderosis or haemolytic anaemia.
Lactation: Present in breast milk, use caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
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.
Vit C: Deferroxamine, hormonal contraceptives, flufenazine, warfarin, elemental iron, salicylates, warfarin, fluphenazine, disulfiram, mexiletine, vitamin B12.
Side Effects
Side effects of Elemental Iron + Folic Acid + Vitamin C + Zinc :
A few side-effects of oral iron preparations, including nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhoea may occur.
Mode of Action
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.
Zinc: Cofactor in over 100 enzymes; plays a role in DNA synthesis; supports a healthy immune system; helps maintain a sense of smell and taste; may assist in porper function of insulin.
Vitamin C is necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair; plays a role in oxidation/reduction reactions as well as other metabolic pathways including synthesis of catecholamines, carnitine, and steroids; also plays a role in conversion of folic acid to folinic acid.