KANA FERR
Tablets

Official Herbal Drugs

  • Chemical Composition

    Ferrous fumarate 210 mg

  • Packing

    50 Tablets

  • Medical Id

    T113

  • License Number

    94/2021

  • License date

    09/03/2021

Excipients Maize starch, Sodium lauryl sulphate, Gelatin , Liquid paraffin ,Water
INDICATIONS Prophylaxis and treatment of iron deficiency states. For prophylaxis during pregnancy, a combination of iron and folic acid is usually recommended.
CONTRAINDICATIONS Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product. Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria. Haemosiderosis, haemochromatosis. Active peptic ulcer. Repeated blood transfusions. Regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. Must not be used in anaemias other than those due to iron deficiency.
Side EFFECTS The commonest side effects relate to gastrointestinal irritation (nausea, epigastric pain, constipation or diarrhoea). In the event of these ADRs, it may be helpful to reduce the dose or switch to an alternative iron salt. Darkening of stools may also occur
WARNINGS Some post-gastrectomy patients show poor absorption of iron. Care is required when treating patients with iron deficiency anaemia who have treated or controlled peptic ulceration. Duration of treatment of uncomplicated iron deficiency anaemia should not usually exceed 6 months (3 months after reversal of the anaemia has been achieved). Because anaemia due to combined iron and Vitamin B12 or folate deficiencies may be microcytic in type, patients with microcytic anaemia resistant to treatment with iron alone should be screened for Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency.
DRUG INTERACTIONS Iron reduces the absorption of penicillamine, bisphosphonates, ciprofloxacin, entacapone, levodopa, levofloxacin, levothyroxine (thyroxine) (give at least 2 hours apart), moxifloxacin, mycophenolate, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, zinc. Absorption of both iron and antibiotic may be reduced if Fersamal is given with tetracycline. Absorption of oral iron is reduced by calcium salts, Magnesium salts (as magnesium trisilicate), Trientine. Chloramphenicol delays plasma iron clearance, incorporation of iron into red blood cells and interferes with erythropoiesis. Some inhibition of iron absorption may occur if it is taken with cholestyramine, tea, eggs or milk. Avoid concomitant use of iron with dimercaprol. Oral iron antagonises hypotensive effect of methyldopa.
Pregnancy And lactations Pregnancy: Ferrous fumarate tablets can be used during pregnancy if clinically indicated. Lactation: No adverse effects of ferrous fumarate have been shown in breastfed infants of treated mothers. Ferrous fumarate tablets can be used during breast-feeding if clinically indicated
Dosage And Administration Adults and the elderly: Iron deficiency anaemia - 1 tablet two to three times a day; prophylaxis - 1 tablet once or twice a day. Paediatric population: Not recommended, suggest use of syrup.The tablets are easy to swallow but may also be crushed or chewed being almost tasteless.
OVERDOSE Early signs and symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The vomit and stools may be grey or black. In mild cases early features improve but in more serious cases there may be evidence of hypoperfusion (cool peripheries and hypotension), metabolic acidosis and systemic toxicity. In serious cases there can be recurrence of vomiting and gastrointestinal bleeding, 12 hours after ingestion. Shock can result from hypovolaemia or direct cardiotoxicity. Evidence of hepatocellular necrosis appears at this stage with jaundice, bleeding, hypoglycaemia, encephalopathy and positive anion gap metabolic acidosis. Poor tissue perfusion may lead to renal failure. Rarely, gastric scarring causing stricture or pyloric stenosis (alone or in combination) may lead to partial or complete bowel obstruction 2-5 weeks after ingestion.
Storage Conditions Store below 25 º c Protect from light Keep out of the reach of children.