Hemofix FZ Tablet 48mg+0.5mg+22.5mg

Hemofix FZ

4 Folk A Tokel

Zie 22.5 mg te an oral on Alc acid and zinc preparation

Description

ndicated by the treatment of iron, folic acid

and zinc deficiency.

Indications

It is indicated on prophylaxis of iron deficiency especially when inadequate diet calls for supplementary anc and iron during

pregnancy and anemia Dosage and Administration

Adult & Elderly One tablet a day before or after meal (food independent absorption) or as directed by the physician. In more severe cases, two tablets a day may be required as prescribed by the physician. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established

Contraindications is contraindicated in patients with

haemolytic anaemia and in conditions with increased hypersensitivity to any of its components and increased body iron content.

Use in Pregnancy It pregnant, or planning to become pregnant

or are currently breast-feeding please contact your physician, before taking or continuing the drug Administration in first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided unless definite evidence of iron deficiency is observed. Prophylaxis of iron deficiency is justified during the remainder of pregnancy specifically when zinc supplementation is required.

Side Effects

Side effects of on, folic acid and zinc supplementation are mild and transient.

These include epigastric pain, nausea constipation, vomiting darhoea, heart burn etc. Alenge sensitration has been reported following both bral administration of folic ac and parenteral

Drug Interactions

on thelates with tetracyjne Since oral iron products interfere with sosorption of oral wtracycline antibiotics this product should not be taken within two hours of each other Occasional gastrointestinal discomfort may be minimized by taking with meals Absorption of on may be impared administrations of penicillamine and antacid In patents with renal failure a risk of zinc accumulation may exst by concurrent

Overdosage

The clinical course of ace iron overdosage can be vanable Initial symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, melena hypotension, tachycarda, metabolic acidosis. hematemesis. hyperglycemia, dehydration, drowsiness, pallor, cyanosis, lassitude seizures, shock and coma

Precautions

Care should be taken in patients who may develop iron overload, such as those with haemochromatosis, haemolytic anemia or red cell aplasia. Failure to respond to treatment may indicate other causes of anemia and should be further investigated

Pharmaceutical Precaution Keep in a cool & dry place Protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

Commercial Pack

Hemofix FZ Tablet: Box contains 60 tablets in 6 x 10's Alu-Alu form packs. Each Film coated tablet contains Ferrous Ascorbate INN equivalent to elemental Iron 48 mg. Folic Acid USP 0.5 mg and Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate USP equivalent to Zinc 22.5 mg.

Manufactured by

BEXIMCO PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.

TONGI, BANGLADESH

Hemofix is a registered trademark of Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.