Therapeutic Action
Antianaemia drug
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Antianaemia drug
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Prevention of iron-deficiency Treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia
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Do not administer to patients with other forms of anaemia. May cause: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation, black stools. Do not exceed recommended doses in children (risk of overdose). 20 mg/kg of elemental iron (60 mg/kg of ferrous fumarate or sulfate) is considered toxic. Do not give simultaneously with doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, dolutegravir, antacids (aluminium hydroxide or magnesium, etc.), levodopa or zinc sulfate (reduced absorption of both drugs). Administer each drug at least 2 hours apart. Adminstration in combination with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) increases iron absorption. Rince mouth or drink water after administration of syrup (risk of tooth staining). Pregnancy and breast-feeding: no contra-indication
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140 mg/5 ml syrup of ferrous fumarate containing approximately 45 mg/5 ml of elemental iron 200 mg ferrous fumarate or sulfate tablet containing approximately 65 mg of elemental iron
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(expressed as elemental iron) Prevention of iron-deficiency Neonate: 4.5 mg once daily Child 1 month to < 12 years: 1 to 2 mg/kg once daily (max. 65 mg daily) Child ≥ 12 years and adult: 65 mg once daily Treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia Neonate: 1 to 2 mg/kg 2 times daily Child 1 month to < 6 years: 1.5 to 3 mg/kg 2 times daily Child 6 to < 12 years: 65 mg 2 times daily Child ≥ 12 years and adult: 65 mg 2 to 3 times daily Prevention Treatment Age Weight 45 mg/5 ml 65 mg 45 mg/5 65 mg syrup tablet ml syrup tablet < 1 month < 4 kg 0.5 ml – 0.5 ml x 2 – 1 month to < 1 year 4 to < 10 kg 1 ml – 1.5 ml x 2 – 1 to < 6 years 10 to < 20 kg 2.5 ml – 2.5 ml x 2 – 6 to < 12 years 20 to < 40 kg 5 ml – – 1 tab x 2 ≥ 12 years and adult ≥ 40 kg – 1 tab – 1 tab x 2 or 3
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Prevention: during risk period (pregnancy, malnutrition) Treatment: 3 months
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To reduce gastrointestinal disturbances, take during meals and gradually increase dosage. For the prevention of iron-deficiency during pregnancy, preferably use tablets containing both ferrous salts and folic acid.
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- Below 25 °C
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1 to 2 mg/kg once daily (max. 65 mg daily)
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65 mg once daily
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1.5 to 3 mg/kg 2 times daily
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65 mg 2 times daily
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65 mg 2 to 3 times daily
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