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Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: Adult
Dose: Capsule – One capsule
Frequency: once daily
Age: Adult
Condition: More severe cases
Dose: Capsule – 2 capsules
Frequency: once daily

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Prevention of vitamin deficiency
Age: Pediatric patients up to 11 years
Dose: Intravenous – 1.5 mL
Note: Daily dose; Maximum Dose: 1.5 mL
Indication: Prevention of vitamin deficiency
Age: Pediatric patients up to 11 years
Dose: Intravenous – 3.25 mL
Note: Daily dose; Maximum Dose: 3.25 mL
Administration
  • Take with or without food
  • Best absorbed on empty stomach
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Antacids
May decrease the absorption of carbonyl iron
Antiepileptics, Oral contraceptives, Anti-TB Drugs (Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, Pyrazinamide), Alcohol, Aminopterin, Methotrexate, Pyrimethamine, Trimethoprim, Sulphonamides
May result in decreased serum folate concentrations

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Hemosiderosis
Risk of iron overload
Hemochromatosis
Risk of iron toxicity

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a dry place below 25 °C. Protect from light.

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