HEMARATE FA Iron / Vitamin B Complex / Folic Acid 60mg / 600mg / 20mg / 25mg Tablet 100's
Indications/Uses
Dosage/Direction for Use
Or, as directed by a doctor.
Missed Dose: If the patient misses a dose, just take the next dose and the subsequent doses at the usual recommended schedule, i.e., once a day.
Do not double the dose unless recommended by a doctor.
Overdosage
Stage II: May occur 6 to 24 hours after ingestion and is characterized by a temporary remission or signs of overdosage are decreased.
Stage III: GI symptoms recur accompanied by shock, metabolic acidosis (increased acid in the blood), coma, hepatic necrosis (death of liver tissue), jaundice (yellowish color of the skin, eyes and other tissues), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), kidney failure, and pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs).
Stage IV: Occurs several weeks after ingestion and is characterized by GI obstruction (blockage) and liver damage.
Vitamin B6: Long term administration (i.e., 2 months or longer) of large (megadose) dosages (e.g., 2 g or more daily) of pyridoxine can cause sensory neuropathy or neuronopathy syndromes.
Other side effects reported with megadoses of pyridoxine include peripheral neuropathy, unsteady gait (manner of walking), loss of limb reflexes/numbness and tingling in feet and hands, hyperesthesia (increased physical sensitivity), muscle weakness, impaired or absent tendon reflexes; bone pain, headache, dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, upset stomach, breast tenderness, photosensitivity on sun exposure, and exacerbation of acne.
If the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage, consult a doctor or contact a poison control center immediately.
Administration
Contraindications
Iron supplement should be avoided in conditions associated with iron overload (e.g., hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, thalassemia).
Special Precautions
Iron should be used cautiously in those with a history of gastritis, peptic ulcer, and GI bleeding.
Individuals with an active or suspected infection should generally avoid iron supplements.
A moderate increase in iron stores has been associated with an increased risk of ischemic heart disease and cancer.
Do not take more than the recommended dose. If the patient is taking other supplements, read the label, since those supplements may contain the same ingredients as this product.
Consult a doctor: If any undesirable effect occurs.
Adverse Reactions
Iron: The most common undesirable effects of iron are gastrointestinal (GI) problems, including nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal discomfort/epigastric pain, black stools, diarrhea, constipation and anorexia.
Nervous system disorders: Metallic taste.
Gastrointestinal disorders: flatulence, gastrointestinal irritation, heartburn, stomach discomfort.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications: Long-term administration of large amounts of iron may cause hemosiderosis clinically resembling hemochromatosis, which is a genetic condition characterized by excessive iron absorption, excess tissue iron stores, and potential tissue injury.
Vitamin B6: Although vitamin B6 is generally considered to be relatively nontoxic, adverse neurologic effects have been reported following chronic administration of large pyridoxine dosages, e.g., more than 200 mg daily.
Psychiatric disorders: Sleepiness.
Nervous system disorders: Headache, paresthesia (tingling, prickling, or burning sensation).
Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea.
Investigations: Decreased serum folic acid concentrations, increased serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST, a liver enzyme).
Drug Interactions
Tell the doctor about other medicines the patient is taking including supplements and herbal products.
Storage
Protect from light.
MedsGo Class
Features
- Iron
- Vit. B9 (Folic Acid)
- Vitamin B Complex
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NONRXDRUG-DR-XY308020-1pc
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₱2640 |