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Details About Generic Salt :: Ferrous salt , Folic acid
Main Medicine Class:: Hematological System Sub Medicine Class :: Hematinics,Hematopoietics
5E. HEMATINICS/HEMATOPOIETICS in 5. HEMATOLOGICAL SYSTEM |
FERROUS SALT + FOLIC ACID |
HEMATINIC |
Indications & Dose: PREVENTION OF IRON & FOLATE DEFICIENCIES IN PREGNANCY PO Adult 100mg elemental iron with 350–400µg folic acid/day throughout pregnancy | SEVERE ANEMIA PO Adult 120mg elemental iron with 400µg folic acid/day for 3 months Child >2 yr: 25mg elemental iron with 100–400µg folic acid/day for 3 months, 2–12 yr: 60mg elemental iron with 400µg folic acid/day for 3 months |
ADR: Others: GI irritation, constipation, diarrhea, dark stools, nausea, epigastric pain, hemosiderosis |