Ferrohematogen - Instructions For Use, Composition, Reviews, Analogues

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Ferrohematogen

Ferrohematogen: instructions for use and reviews

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Pharmacological properties
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Method of application and dosage
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Overdose
8. 8. Special instructions
9. 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
10. 10. Drug interactions
11. 11. Analogs
12. 12. Terms and conditions of storage
13. 13. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
14. 14. Reviews
15. 15. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Ferrohematogen

ATX code: B03AE10

Active ingredient: black food albumin (black food albumin) + folic acid (folic acid) + pyridoxine hydrochloride (pyridoxini hydrochloridum) + ascorbic acid (ascorbic acid) + copper (copper) + iron (ferrum)

Producer: Pharmstandard-UfaVITA (Pharmstandard-Ufa Vitamin Plant), JSC (Russia)

Description and photo updated: 2018-23-11

Prices in pharmacies: from 15 rubles.

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Ferrohematogen is a drug that replenishes iron deficiency.

Release form and composition

Dosage form - chewing lozenges: brown or dark brown, divided into slices, have a vanilla aroma (in a film wrapper 1 lozenge, 50 g each).

Composition of 1 lozenge:

• black food albumin - 2,375 mg;
• folic acid - 0.1 mg;
• pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B ₆) - 2 mg;
• ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - 50 mg;
• copper (in the form of sulfate pentahydrate) - 0.25 mg;
• iron (in the form of sulfate heptahydrate) - 5 mg.

Excipients in the composition of Ferrohematogen: whole condensed milk with sugar, starch syrup, sucrose, vanillin.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

Ferrohematogen is a source of complete protein, carbohydrates and fats. All amino acids and minerals contained in it are selected in the optimal ratio for the body.

Thanks to the use of the drug, the hemoglobin content in the blood increases, the morphological characteristics of erythrocytes improve. Copper sulfate, folic and ascorbic acids, as well as pyridoxine hydrochloride contribute to more active absorption of iron and its entry into the systemic circulation, which leads to the restoration of its normal content. Thanks to dietary albumin, condensed milk and sugar, Ferrohematogen can be used as a nutritional supplement in malnutrition.

Indications for use

• malnutrition, great physical activity, a period of active growth (as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent);
• condition after suffering iron deficiency anemia.

Contraindications

Absolute:

• impaired glucose tolerance;
• anemias that are not associated with iron deficiency;
• individual intolerance to the components in the Ferrohematogen.

Relative (the drug is prescribed under medical supervision):

• pregnancy;
• lactation period.

Instructions for the use of Ferrohematogen: method and dosage

Ferrohematogen is taken orally.

The drug is taken 2-3 times a day, 1 slice (children from 3 years old) or 1-2 slices (adults). The duration of use is usually 1–2 months.

After suffering iron deficiency anemia, 2 lobules are prescribed per day.

Side effects

Possible side effects: diarrhea, nausea, allergic reactions.

Overdose

No information provided.

special instructions

It is not recommended to combine therapy with other iron preparations, vitamin-mineral complexes, which include the components contained in Ferrohematogen.

Contains sugar.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

According to the instructions, Ferrohematogen during pregnancy / lactation should be used as directed by a doctor, which is associated with the risk of an overdose of vitamins and iron.

Drug interactions

Ferrohematogen reduces the absorption of penicillamine, tetracyclines.

Concomitant use with antacids is not recommended.

Analogs

The analogues of Ferrogematogen are: Aktiferrin, Hematogen L, Hematogen New, Hematogen C, Hematogen with pine nuts, Totema.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a place protected from light and moisture at a temperature of 10-25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

The shelf life is 6 months.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews about Ferrohematogen

According to reviews, Ferrohematogen is most often used for prophylactic purposes, considering it a useful alternative to chocolate. They note its availability in pharmacies, reasonable cost, natural composition. Some indicate that the lozenges are somewhat hard.

Ferrohematogen price in pharmacies

The approximate price for Ferrohematogen (1 lozenge 50 g) is 17–56 rubles.

Ferrohematogen: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Ferrohematogen Children's chewable lozenges 50 g 1 pc. RUB 15 Buy

Ferrohematogen Chewing tile for children 25 g 1 pc. RUB 16 Buy

Ferrohematogen 50 g chewing lozenges 1 pc. 19 RUB Buy

Ferrohematogen chewing pastilles for children 30 g RUB 26 Buy

Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author

Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!