This is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of iron, folic acid, vitamin B complex and vitamin C deficiency, or to meet the extra need of these vitamins and minerals, especially in pregnancy or when planning for pregnancy.

Each extended release capsule contains:

• Ferrous Sulphate: 150 mg
• Folic acid: 0.5 mg
• Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B₁): 2 mg
• Riboflavin (Vitamin B₂): 2 mg
• Nicotinamide (Vitamin B₃): 10 mg
• Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B₆): 1 mg
• Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C): 50 mg

Iron is an essential mineral with several important roles in the body. For example, it helps to make red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body. A lack of iron can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Liver is a good source of iron, but do not eat it if you are pregnant. This is because it is also rich in vitamin A which, in large amounts, can harm your unborn baby.

Folic acid is essential for the production of certain coenzymes in many metabolic systems such as purine and pyrimidine synthesis. It is also essential in the synthesis and maintenance of nucleoprotein in erythropoiesis. It also promotes white blood cell and platelet production in folate deficiency anemia.

Vitamin C is necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair; plays a role in oxidation/reduction reactions as well as other metabolic pathways including synthesis of catecholamines, carnitine, and steroids; also plays a role in the conversion of folic acid to folinic acid.

Vitamin B complex: The building blocks for good health come from a variety of foods, even if they are from the same family of nutrients. Such is the case with vitamin B, a key player in maintaining cell health and keeping you energized.

Not all types of vitamin B do the same thing. Additionally, the different types of vitamin B all come from different types of foods.

Vitamin B deficiencies can lead to health problems. Sometimes a doctor will prescribe a supplement when they think you are not getting enough.

Recommended adult dose is one capsule daily. In more severe deficiency states, 2 capsules a day may be required or as directed by the physician.

Care should be taken when given to patients with iron storage or iron absorption disease. Iron forms chelates with antacids and tetracycline, and absorption of all these may be impaired if taken concurrently.

This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Iron therapy is contraindicated in hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis, and in patients receiving repeated blood transfusions or with anemia not due to iron deficiency. It should be given cautiously to patients taking levodopa, as one of the ingredients (pyridoxine) reduces the effect of levodopa.

Generally well tolerated. However, a few allergic reactions may be seen.

Care should be taken in patients who may develop iron overload, such as those with hemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia or red cell aplasia. Iron chelates with tetracycline and absorption may be impaired.

Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years of age. Avoid higher doses if you have liver disease or hemochromatosis; excess can cause bloody diarrhea, vomiting, acidosis, darkened stools, and abdominal pain. Symptoms may clear within a few hours. Riboflavin is reported to be completely safe and no toxic symptoms have been reported so far. Higher doses of nicotinamide may cause vomiting and diarrhea. Sensory neuropathy has been observed in individuals consuming more than 200 mg of pyridoxine for very long periods. No cases of folic acid overdosage have been reported. Acute ingestion of ascorbic acid, even in massive doses, is unlikely to cause significant effects.

Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations

Store in a dry place below 25°C. Protect from light.