Product Description
PACKING:
96x150ml
COMPOSITION:
Each 5ml contains:
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Ferrous Ascorbate
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equivalent to Elemental Iron
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30 mg
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Folic Acid
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I.P.
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500 mcg
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Excipients
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q.s.
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DESCRIPTION:
Ferrous Ascorbate is obtained by reacting ascorbic acid and iron. It has excellent absorption as ascorbic acid enhances the absorption of iron. Ascorbic acid reduces ferric iron to ferrous iron which remains soluble even at neutral pH. It is a fine, free-flowing, slightly hygroscopic spray-dried, dark purple coloured water-soluble powder. Folic acid is a form of water-soluble vitamin B9 and is a key factor in the synthesis of nucleic acid (DNA & RNA). It is vital for the production of healthy red blood cells.
MECHANISM OF ACTION:
Ferrous Ascorbate when administered is converted to ferric form and immediately is reduced to the ferrous form in the stomach. This reduced ferrous form is then transferred to the duodenum where it is highly absorbed. Ferrous Ascorbate has the advantage of providing both ferrous ion and ascorbate in the same compound. There is no dissociation of Ferrous Ascorbate on entering the gastrointestinal tract due to the stable chelate of iron with ascorbate. Folic Acid itself is biochemically inactive, is converted to tetrahydrofolic acid and methyltetrahydrofolate by dihydrofolate reductase in the liver. These folic acid congeners are transported across cells by receptor-mediated endocytosis where they are needed to maintain numerous body functions.
INDICATIONS:
Indicated in the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia, menorrhagia and folate deficiency anaemia.
Ferrous Ascorbate reduces the risk of Pre-eclampsia (Pregnancy-induced hypertension) which generally occurs in severe or very severe anaemia. Folic Acid can reduce the risk of fetal neural tube defects.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, regurgitation, constipation, pyrosis (burning sensation in the chest), an upset stomach may occur with the use of hematinics.
Iron may cause your stools to turn black, an effect that is not harmful.
PRECAUTIONS:
Oral iron may aggravate existing peptic ulcers, regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Iron compounds taken orally can impair the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. Antacids given concomitantly with iron compounds decrease iron absorption.
DOSAGE:
As directed by the physician.
Shake well before use.
STORAGE:
Store in a cool & dark place.
PRESENTATION: 150ml bottle
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