Ipec Plus 5pcs

Treatment of latent and manifest iron deficiency and prevention of iron and folic acid deficiency during and after pregnancy (during lactation). It is also indicated for folic acid and zinc deficiencies.

Iron polymaltose is a water soluble, macro-molecular complex of iron (III) hydroxide and isomaltose. It is used in the treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia.

Folic acid is essential for the production of certain coenzymes in many metabolic systems such as purine and pyrimidine synthesis. It is also essential in the synthesis and maintenance of nucleoprotein in erythropoesis. It also promotes WBC and platelet production in folate-deficiency anaemia.

Zinc sulfate is an inorganic compound and dietary supplement. As a supplement it is used to treat zinc deficiency and to prevention the conditions in those at high risk. Side effects may include abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, and feeling tired.

One tablet daily. Two tablets may be required a day in severe cases or as recommended by the physician. The daily dose can be divided into separate doses or can be taken at one time. Iron Polymaltose Complex tablet should be taken during or immediately after a meal.

Until now interactions have not been observed. Since, the iron is complex bound, ionic interactions with food components (phytin, oxalates, tannin etc.) and concomitant administration of medicaments (tetracyclines, antacids) are unlikely to occur. The haemoccult test (selective for Hb) for the detection of occult blood is not impaired and therefore there is no need to interrupt iron therapy.

In conditions with iron overload (e.g. haemocromatosis, haemosiderosis) or disturbances of iron utilization (e.g, lead anaemia, sidero-achrestic anaemia, thalassaemias) and anaemia not caused by iron deficiency (e.g, haemolytic amaemia). Precautions: In cases of anaemia due to infection or malignancy, the substituted iron is stored in the reticulo-endothelial system, from which it is mobilized and utilized only after curing the primary disease.

Occasionally gastrointestinal irritations such as a sensation of repletion, pressure in the epigastric region, nausea, obstipation or diarrhoea can occur. A dark colouration of the stool due to iron is of no clinical significance. Iron Polymaltose Complex tablet does not cause teeth staining.

Pregnancy category A. Reproduction studies in animals did not show any foetal risk. Controlled studies in pregnant women after the first trimester have not shown any undesirable effects on the mother and neonates. There is no evidence of risk during the first trimester and a negative influence on the foetus is unlikely. The administration of Iron Polymaltose Complex tablet is unlikely to cause undesirable effects on the nursed child. During pregnancy and lactation Iron Polymaltose Complex tablet should be used only after consulting a medical doctor or pharmacist.