Pregnancy Cat

Use of any drug during first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided if possible. Thus administration of Iron during the first trimester requires definite evidence of Iron deficiency. Prophylaxis of Iron deficiency where inadequate diet calls for supplementary Zinc and Folic acid is justified during the remainder of the pregnancy.

Precautions

Care should be taken in patients who may develop iron overload, such as those with hemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia or red cell aplasia. Iron chelates with tetracycline and absorption may be impaired.

Overdose Effects

Symptoms of Carbonyl Iron include decreased energy, nausea, abdominal pain, tarry stool, weak, rapid pulse, fever, coma, seizures.

Drug Classes

Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation

Storage Conditions

Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place. Protect from moisture.

Composition

Each capsule contains

Elemental Iron [as Carbonyl iron] INN 50 mg
Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate BP 61.80 mg equivalent to Zinc 22.50 mg
Folic Acid BP 0.5mg
Nicotinamide BP 10 mg
Riboflavin BP 2 mg
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP 1 mg
Ascorbic Acid USP 50 mg
Thiamine Mononitrate BP 2 mg.

Mode Of Action

Carbonyl Iron is more effective and safer choice of Iron supplementation as it has higher bioavailability, low toxicity and better Gl tolerance.
Folic acid is required to maintain normal healthy development of the neural tube and is vital for cell division from a single cell to a fully developed baby.
Vitamin B Complex is required for the growth and development of unborn babies.
Vitamin C plays a role In the structure of collagen in the fetal membrane.
Zinc is a critical nutrient for fetal growth & development, central nervous system development & function and ensures better maternal & infant health

Reconstitution

n/a