Iron deficiency anemia, Iron supplement, Iron deficiency in pregnancy
Administration
For maximum absorption take on empty stomach, but may take with or after meals to minimize GI irritation
Adult Dose
Oral
Prophylaxis of iron deficiency in pregnancy
Adult: For pregnant women from 13th wk of gestation onwards: 1 tablet daily.
Contraindication
Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, hemolytic anemia (unless iron-deficient state is also present)
Mode of Action
Ferrous fumarate is an iron preparation that is used in the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency. The amount of elemental iron is 330 mg/g of ferrous fumarate.
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Precaution
Avoid use in patients with active peptic ulcer, repeated blood transfusion, regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. Caution when used in patients with folate-dependent tumours. Not recommended for use during 1st trimester of pregnancy.
Side Effect
GI disturbance including constipation, diarrhoea, dark stools. Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Heartburn and epi-gastric pain.
Interaction
Ferrous Fumarate: Oral absorption of iron may be increased when taken with ascorbic acid. May reduce the absorption of quinolones and tetracyclines when taken concurrently via the oral route. Concurrent admin with antacids may reduce the absorption ... Show more
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