| Name | Elemental Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate |
| Classes |
Nutritional Supplement Mineral and Vitamin Combination |
| Diseases |
Iron Deficiency Malnutrition Vitamin B Complex Deficiency Zinc Deficiency |
Bangla
EnglishElemental Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate
Elemental Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc sulphate monohydrate is a combination preparation of iron, folic acid and zinc. It is a mineral and nutritional supplement. Iron is necessary for hemoglobin synthesis. Folic acid is necessary for the biosynthesis of DNA, RNA & proteins. Zinc is an essential mineral for the immune system and other biochemical pathways.
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.
