Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: Adults |
Dose: Oral Tablet – 1-2 teaspoonfuls Frequency: once daily |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Child |
Dose: Teaspoon – 1 teaspoonful Frequency: once daily |
Administration
- Can be taken with or without food
- Take with water
Side Effect
- Iron Constipation
- diarrhea
- nausea
- vomiting
- dark stools and abdominal pain
- Folic acid Allergic sensitization
- Bronchospasm
- Flushing
- Malaise
- Erythema
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Pruritus
- Urticaria
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Antibiotics, Aminosalicylic acid, Anticonvulsants (Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Valproic acid, Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam, Topiramate), Biguanides, Cholestyramine, Cimetidine, Colchicine, Potassium salts, Methyldopa
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Absorption of cyanocobalamin reduced
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Antacids
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May decrease the absorption of carbonyl iron
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Not available
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Not available
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in cool and dry place. Protect from light.
Data Sources
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