Class: Haematinic / iron and vitamin supplement

Manufacturer: Sofarimex, Indústria Química e Farmacêutica S.A. Av das Indústrias, Alto de Colaride, 2735-213 Cacém, Portugal.

Dosage Form: Syrup

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Uses:

Treatment and prevention of iron and folic acid deficiency
Iron-deficiency anaemia
Pregnancy and post-delivery supplementation
Nutritional deficiency states

Dosage:

Infants & children (0–13 yrs): 5 ml daily
Adolescents & adults: 10 ml daily
Pregnancy & lactation: 10 ml daily

Severe anaemia:
Adolescents & adults: 20 ml daily (about 3 months)

Take after meals, shake well, avoid milk, tea, or dairy within 2 hours.

Side Effects:

Nausea, vomiting
Constipation or diarrhoea
Abdominal discomfort
Dark stools (harmless)
Rare allergic reactions

Warnings & Precautions:

Use cautiously in patients with blood disorders, epilepsy, or GI disease
Avoid in frequent blood transfusions
Do not exceed prescribed dose
Iron overdose risk — keep out of reach of children

Pregnancy & Lactation:

Safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Drug Interactions:

Antacids, calcium, phosphates, tetracyclines reduce iron absorption
Iron may reduce effects of penicillamine, fluoroquinolones, methotrexate, trimethoprim, pyrimethamine

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to components
Iron overload disorders (e.g. haemochromatosis, hemosiderosis)
Disorders of iron utilisation (e.g. sideroblastic anaemia, thalassemia)
Megaloblastic anaemia due to isolated vitamin B12 or folate deficiency only

Price: Ksh 700/-

Notes:

Pack Size: 200ml