Name | Elemental Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc |
Classes |
Nutritional Supplement Mineral and Vitamin Combination |
Diseases |
Iron Deficiency Malnutrition Vitamin B Complex Deficiency Zinc Deficiency |
Elemental Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc
Elemental Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc is a combination preparation of iron, folic acid and zinc. It is a mineral and nutritional supplement.
It is indicated for-
- Iron deficiency
- Zinc deficiency
- Folic acid deficiency
One tablet daily with or without food or as prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider with prescribing authority.
Elemental Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc may cause the following side effects-
- Nausea
- Anorexia
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Dark stool
- Patients with Iron overload conditions such as haemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia, or red blood cell aplasia should be treated with extra caution.
- Failure to respond to treatment necessitates additional testing to rule out other causes of anemia.
- Zinc buildup is a possibility in patients with renal failure.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the medication.
None known.