FEFOL SPANSULES
Manufacturer Details
GLAXO SMITH KLINE
Compositions:
Dried ferr sulphate time released 150mg+ Folic acid 0.5mg gel capsules,
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Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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150mg+0.5mg
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80.90
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15s capsules
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List of Related Indications:
- Iron/folic def dur preg/lactn
List Of Drugs:
- Ferrous sulphate ( *** ) @ - (FDC - List )
Indication Type Description:
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics
Drug Interaction:
Iron containing products include
Ferrous Sulphate, Ferrous gluconate,Ferrous fumerate, Polysaccharide -Iron Complex, Iron with Vitamin C
Refer - Ferrous Fumarate
Indication:
FIXED DOSE COMBINATIONS APPROVED BY DCG(I)
FROM JANUARY 1961 TILL NOVEMBER 2014
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
1.Dried Ferrous Sulphate eq.to 50mg elemental iron+ Dec 1973
Ascorbic acid 300mg +
Sodium Bicarbonate 84mg +
Talcum 12mg capsules
2.Ferrous Sulphate eq.to Elemental Iron 100mg/20mg+ 15-07-2013
Folic acid IP 0.5mg/0.1mg EC tablets
Addl.Stgth
For the treatment of Iron deficiency Anemia
Prophylaxis of iron and folic acid deficiencies during pregnancy and lactation
Iron containing products include- Ferrous Sulphate, Ferrous gluconate,Ferrous fumerate, Polysaccharide -Iron Complex, Iron with Vitamin C
Refer - Ferrous Fumarate
Adverse Reaction:
Iron Salts- GI irritation, anorexia, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea. Stools may appear darker in colour. Iron containing liquids may cause temporary staining of teeth. Dilute the liquid to reduce this possibility. When iron containing drops are given to infants, some darkening of the membrane covering the teeth may occur.
Contra-Indications:
Iron Salts- Hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, hemolytic anemias. Special precautions: Individuals with normal iron balance should not take iron chronically. Intolerance - discontinue use if symptoms of intolerance appear. Occasional GI discomfort such as nausea may be minimised by taking with meals and increasing to the recommended dose.
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Prophylaxis of iron and folic acid deficiencies during pregnancy and lactation 1 cap daily throughout pregnancy and lactation
Patient Information:
Refer ferrous fumarate
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Refer ferrous fumarate
