Iron - III Hydroxide Polymaltose Complex - IPC

Generic Name : Iron - III Hydroxide Polymaltose Complex - IPC

TradeName : ANIFOL, BALOFER, FACER, ELERON, FEMED, FERED, FERITIN, FERITONE,
FERIUM, FERRI, GILFER, HAEM UP -PM, HAEM UP DPS, MUMFER, PREFER, UFER,
WAFER, TRIFER

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : It is a water soluble, iron oxide, macromolecular complex of poly nuclear iron (III) hydroxide and partially hydrolysed dextrin ( Polymaltose)

When it is to be taken : Treatment of latent iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia. Prevention of iron and folic acid deficiency before, during and afetr pregnancy. For prophylactic therapy of iron deficiency to cover the recommended daily dietary allowance during pregnancy and lactation.

How it should be taken : Dosage and duration of therapy are dependent upon the extent of iron deficiency. It should be taken during or immediately after meals.

Side Effects :
There is a very low incidence of adverse effects. Occasionally gsatrointestinal symptoms such as sensation of repletion, pressure in the epigastric region, nausea, constipation or diarrhoea can occur.

Storage Conditions :
it is important to keep iron supplements tightly capped and away from childrens reach