Trade name:
Hydroferrin
Hydroferrin
Structure:
Each 1 ml of solution contains: Elemental iron – 50 mg (as polymaltose iron complex)
Properties:
- Hydroferrin oral drops is a unique preparation containing very large amounts of iron. It is an effective, well-tolerated and rapidly absorbed non-ionic chelating complex.
- Absorption of iron from Hydroferrin oral drops does not depend on food or liquid intake. – Hydroferrin oral drops have a pleasant, nonmetallic, caramel flavor.
- Hydroferrin oral drops, unlike other ionized iron preparations, have no effect on the absorption of copper and zinc.
-Lower incidence of side effects from the gastrointestinal tract compared to other iron preparations. -Lack of teeth staining effect. Excellent safety profile with no data on drug overdose.
Indications:
Hydroferrin oral drops are indicated for the prevention and treatment of all diseases of iron deficiency, including iron deficiency anemia.
Method of administration and dosage:
1- children 5-10kg: prevention: 1/ 4ml onc day; treatment: 1/2 ml once a day.
Properties:
- Hydroferrin oral drops is a unique preparation containing very large amounts of iron. It is an effective, well-tolerated and rapidly absorbed non-ionic chelating complex.
- Absorption of iron from Hydroferrin oral drops does not depend on food or liquid intake. – Hydroferrin oral drops have a pleasant, nonmetallic, caramel flavor.
- Hydroferrin oral drops, unlike other ionized iron preparations, have no effect on the absorption of copper and zinc.
-Lower incidence of side effects from the gastrointestinal tract compared to other iron preparations. -Lack of teeth staining effect. Excellent safety profile with no data on drug overdose.
Indications:
Hydroferrin oral drops are indicated for the prevention and treatment of all diseases of iron deficiency, including iron deficiency anemia.
Method of administration and dosage:
1- children 5-10kg: prevention: 1 / 4ml onc day; treatment: 1/2 ml once a day.
- – children 2-6 years old: prevention: 1 / 2ml once a day; treatment: 1/2 ml twice a day.
- – children 6-12 years old: prevention: 1 ml once a day; treatment: Iml twice a day.
- adults: prevention: 1 ml twice a day; treatment: 1 ml three times a day.
5-Premature babies (less than 1.5 kg): 3 mg elemental iron / kg body weight daily. This equates to approximately 2 drops (each drop contains 1.67 mg of elemental iron).
Side effects:
Oral iron supplements can irritate the gastrointestinal tract; nausea, constipation, or diarrhea. However, the incidence of these side effects has been reported to be less with iron polymaltosate preparations.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to any component of the dr
Precautions:
Feces may turn black while taking this medication.
Interaction of drugs:
There are no reports of interactions of iron polymaltose with food or medications.
Pregnancy and lactation period:
- Taking a chelated iron complex during pregnancy has no effect on the fetus.
- Reception of a chelated iron complex is possible during lactation.
Packaging and storage:
- Box containing a bottle of 30 ml oral drops and paper instructions.
- This medicine should be stored in a dry, dark place at a temperature not exceeding 30 0 C. Use only under medical supervision. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.