Ferroplex

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Instructions for use:

1. Pharmacological action
2. Indications for use
3. Contraindications
4. Side effects
5. Method of application
6. Special instructions

Ferroplex is a drug that stimulates hematopoiesis.

The product is available in dosage forms: pills, coated tablets and prolonged-release coated tablets.

According to the instructions, the active substances of Ferroplex are ferrous sulfate heptahydrate and ascorbic acid. The auxiliary components of the drug are represented by lactose monohydrate (84 mg), potato starch (20 mg), talc (4.5 mg), sucrose (4.5 mg), gelatin (3 mg) and stearin (4 mg). Ferroplex's shell contains sucrose (125.8 mg), magnesium oxide (16.6 mg), talc (46.5 mg), vegetable oil (6.3 mg) and gum arabic (acacia gum) - 4.8 mg.

pharmachologic effect

As a combined drug, Ferroplex replenishes the lack of iron in the body, and its ascorbic acid improves the absorption of the substance from the gastrointestinal tract, mainly from the distal small intestine. With a decrease in the iron content in the body, the intensity of absorption of the trace element increases.

Indications for the use of Ferroplex

According to the instructions, Ferroplex is prescribed as a prophylactic agent in the presence of iron deficiency states during pregnancy, during lactation, with unbalanced and inadequate nutrition, during acute or chronic blood loss (including in the presence of duodenal ulcers and stomach). In addition, according to the comments in the reviews to Ferroplex, the drug is effective during the recovery period after serious illnesses, during the intensive growth of the body, as well as in chronic diarrhea.

Contraindications

Ferroplex and analogues of the drug are not recommended for use in the presence of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, bleeding, increased iron content in the body (hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis), with aplastic anemia (violation of the mechanism of iron utilization), after resection of the stomach, in children under 12 years of age. According to reviews, Ferroplex is successfully used during pregnancy and lactation.

Side effects of Ferroplex

Side effects of Ferroplex and its analogues include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea or constipation, loss of appetite, gastralgia, and allergic skin manifestations. In case of an overdose of the drug, similar symptoms may appear. Treatment is carried out as follows: the stomach is washed with a 1% aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate, deferoxamine, milk and raw eggs are taken inside, ensuring the binding of iron ions in the gastrointestinal tract and their subsequent excretion.

Ferroplex method of application

According to the instructions, Ferroplex tablets and dragees are taken orally, washed down with 100 ml of drinking water half an hour before meals - without chewing. The standard dosage of Ferroplex for adults is 100-200 mg / day for treatment, for prophylaxis and as maintenance therapy - 100 mg / day.

special instructions

According to reviews to Ferroplex, the drug is effective only for iron deficiency anemia, for anemia of other etymologies, the remedy is not capable of providing. It is recommended to avoid the simultaneous administration of Ferroplex with other medicinal products containing iron, in order to avoid the risk of overdose. While taking Ferroplex, stool may turn black.

The absorption of the drug is reduced by egg yolk, tea, D-penicillamine, tetracyclines and antacids containing magnesium and calcium salts.

This instruction for Ferroplex is not intended for taking the drug without a doctor's recommendation.

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