Instruction for use: Ferronal

Dosage form: film-coated tablets

Active substance: Ferri gluconas

ATX

B03AA03 Iron Gluconate

Pharmacological groups

Macro and microelements

Stimulators of hemopoiesis

The nosological classification (ICD-10)

D50 Iron deficiency anemia: Iron deficiency in food; Anemia due to violations of hemoglobin synthesis and iron metabolism; Anemia of iron deficiency; Iron / folic deficiency anemia; Iron deficiency anemia

D64 Other anemia: Erythrocyte anemia; Erythroid hypoplastic anemia; Anemia due to erythropoietin deficiency; Anemia in metabolic disorders of erythrocytes; Anemia; Autoimmune anemia; Idiopathic anemia

E61.1 Insufficiency of iron: Insufficient food intake of iron; Iron deficiency; Iron deficiency in women during pregnancy; Deficiency of iron and folic acid in pregnancy; Iron deficiency after surgery; Latent iron deficiency; Lack of iron during pregnancy and lactation; Inadequate intake of iron from food; Increased need for iron; Increased need for iron during menstruation; Disturbances of iron absorption from the digestive tract; Severe iron deficiency

Composition and release form

1 tablet, coated with a shell, contains iron gluconate 300 mg; In a blister 10 pcs., In a cardboard bundle 1 blister or in polyethylene bottles of 100 pcs., In a cardboard bundle 1 bottle.

5 ml (1 teaspoon) syrup for children (Ferronal 35) - 300 mg (equivalent to 35 mg elemental iron); In bottles of dark glass for 110 ml complete with a dosage cup, in a cardboard bundle 1 set.

Pharmachologic effect

Mode of action - Anti-anemic.

Stimulates (at the substrate level) the synthesis of hemoglobin.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorbed and absorbed better than other forms of iron (low ionization constant).

Indications of the Ferronal

Iron deficiency anemia (prevention and treatment), an increased body's need for iron (pregnancy, breast-feeding, period of growth and development).

Contraindications

Idiosyncrasy to iron preparations, hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, hemolytic anemia.

Application in pregnancy and breastfeeding

Recommended.

Side effects

Dyspeptic disorders (nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea).

Interaction

Disrupts the absorption of tetracyclines (should be prescribed at intervals of at least two hours before or after taking Ferronal); Eggs, milk, tea stop, and antacid agents worsen the resorption of iron.

Dosing and Administration

Inside, after a meal. For 4-6 tablets. (Treatment of iron deficiency anemia) or 2 tablets. (Prevention) per day; Children - 1-3 table. in a day. Syrup: for children under 1 year - 1 tea a day after eating.

Precautionary measures

Be wary appoint patients with peptic ulcer, enteritis, ulcerative colitis. To avoid accidental poisoning, it is necessary to store the drug out of the reach of children. Iron preparations stain feces in a dark color and sometimes can mask hidden bleeding.

Storage conditions of the drug Ferronal

In a cool place.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life of the drug Ferronal

Tablets coated with 300 mg - 5 years.

Syrup for children 300 mg / 5 ml - 3 years.

Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package.