Iron (III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex in the Ferrimed ® range is indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia.
1. What Ferrimed is and what it is used for.
2. What you need to know before you take/use Ferrimed.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Cases of iron overload (haemochromatosis; haemosiderosis; chronic haemolysis or lead induced anaemia). Disturbances in iron utilisation (thalassaemia or sideroblastic anaemia). Patients showing hypersensitivity and intolerance to iron. Patients receiving repeated blood transfusions. All forms of anaemia without iron deficiency, e.g. megaloblastic anaemia stemming from Vitamin B 12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia. In cases of inflammatory conditions or malignancy, iron is deposited in the reticulo-endothelial system and iron mobilisation and utilisation do not occur until the underlying disease is treated.
3. How to take/use Ferrimed.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Ferrimed ® Capsules: Therapeutic dose: Two to four capsules (100 mg to 200 mg elemental iron, and 300 μg to 600 μg folic acid) per day or as recommended by a medical practitioner. Supplementary dose: One to two capsules (50 mg to 100 mg elemental iron, and 150 μg to 300 μg folic acid) per day. The capsules must be taken in divided doses with meals.
Ferrimed ® Syrup Dosage Regimen
Adults Initially 25 mg to 50 mg elemental iron (2,5 ml to 5 ml syrup) per day increased with 25 mg to 50 mg (2,5 ml to 5 ml) increments to 200 mg (20 ml syrup) per day. The syrup should be taken in two to three divided doses per day, with meals.
Children (6 – 12 years) 25 mg to 125 mg elemental iron (2,5 ml to 12,5 ml syrup) (3 mg elemental iron/kg body weight) per day. The syrup should be taken in one or two divided doses per day, with meals.
Children (2 – 5 years) 15 mg to 50 mg elemental iron (1,5 ml to 5 ml syrup) (3 mg elemental iron/kg body weight) per day. The syrup should be taken in one or two divided doses per day, with meals.
Infants (6 months – 2 years) Up to 6 mg elemental iron/kg body weight per day. The syrup should be taken in 3 to 4 divided doses with feeds.
Infants (under 6 months) 10 mg to 25 mg elemental iron (1 ml to 2,5 ml syrup) per day. The syrup should be taken in 3 to 4 divided doses with feeds. The dose must take into account any supplemental iron contained in the formulation. Low birth weight infants or infants with low iron stores Initially 2 mg/kg body weight per day, decreased gradually to 1 mg/kg body weight per day.
4. Possible side effects.
The oral administration of iron preparations may cause gastro-intestinal irritation and abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. Other gastro-intestinal effects may include either diarrhoea or constipation. The faeces may be coloured black. Lassitude and headache may occur.
5. How to store Ferrimed.
Store at or below 25 o C in a dark, dry place. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.