Pregmin 50 mg+0.5 mg

Pregmin 50 mg+0.5 mg | INDICATIONS AND USES

This capsule is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

Iron deficiency
Treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid
Treatment of anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood
This may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Pregmin 50 mg+0.5 mg | PHARMACOLOGY

is the combined preparation of carbonyl iron and folic acid. It contains carbonyl iron with not less than 98% iron content. Carbonyl iron,having high bioavailability and low toxicity, is safer and more effective choice for iron supplementation.

Pregmin 50 mg+0.5 mg | DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Adult: One capsule daily before food or as directed by the physician.

Pregmin 50 mg+0.5 mg | DRUG INTERACTIONS

Carbonyl iron may decrease the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics, levodopa, levothyroxine, methyldopa and penicillamine. Folic acid interacts with antiepileptics, so plasma concentrations of phenobarbital, phenytoin and primidone are possibly reduced.

Pregmin 50 mg+0.5 mg | SIDE EFFECTS

Allergic sensitization has been reported following oral administration of folic acid. Oral iron preparation may cause constipation, particularly in older patients, occasionally leading to faecal impaction.

Pregmin 50 mg+0.5 mg | USE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

Use of any drug during the first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided if possible. Thus administration of iron during the first trimester requires definite evidence of iron deficiency.Prophylaxis of iron deficiency where inadequate diet calls for supplementary iron and folic acid is justified during the remainder of pregnancy.

Pregmin 50 mg+0.5 mg | PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS

Iron chelates with antacid and tetracycline and absorption of all these may be impaired if taken concurrently.

Pregmin 50 mg+0.5 mg | THERAPEUTIC CLASS

Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations

Pregmin 50 mg+0.5 mg | STORAGE CONDITIONS

Do not store above 30°C. Keep away from light and wet place. Keep out of reach of children.