Instruction for use: Ferrous gluconate

Trade name of the drug – Ferronal, Ferrous gluconate 300, Ferronal 35

The Latin name of the substance Ferrous gluconate

Ferri gluconas (genus. Ferri gluconatis)

Chemical name

Ferri gluconas (born Ferri gluconatis)

Gross formula

C12H22FeO14.2H2O

Pharmacological groups:

Macro and microelements

Stimulators of hematopoiesis

The nosological classification (ICD-10)

D50.9 Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified: Iron deficiency anemia; Lack of iron in food; Insufficient absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract; Insufficient food intake of iron; Hypochromic iron deficiency anemia; Hypochromic anemia; Iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women; Iron deficiency; Disturbance of absorption of iron from the digestive tract; Combined iron-folic-B12-deficient anemia; Anemia due to violations of hemoglobin synthesis and iron metabolism; Anemia in disorders of iron utilization and reutilization; Impaired iron absorption; Impaired absorption of iron; Insufficient absorption of iron in the digestive tract

D64.9 Anemia, unspecified: Anemic states; Anemia of various origins; Hematopoietic disorders

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

CAS code

12389-15-0

Pharmacology

Mode action - Anti-anemic.

It replenishes iron deficiency in the body and stimulates the synthesis of hemoglobin in iron deficiency anemia. Well absorbed and absorbed. When binding to plasma proteins, transferrin is formed, which enters the red bone marrow and other tissues. It accumulates in the cells of the liver, reticuloendothelial system, muscle tissue.

Application of the substance Ferrous gluconate

Iron deficiency anemia (prevention and treatment), increased body requirement for iron (pregnancy, lactation, growth and development period).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity (including to other iron preparations), hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, hemolytic anemia.

Side effects of the substance Ferrous gluconate

Dyspeptic phenomena (nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea); Hyperemia of the skin, dizziness, pain in the back or abdomen, difficulty breathing, transient depression of blood pressure.

Interaction

Violates the absorption of tetracyclines (they should be prescribed at intervals of at least two hours before or after taking iron gluconate). Eggs, milk, tea, antacid agents interfere with the absorption of iron from the digestive tract.

Overdose

Symptoms: abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, gastrointestinal irritation (up to necrosis), lethargy, weak pulse, hypotension (signs of peripheral circulatory collapse appear either within 30 minutes after ingestion or delayed for several hours); Metabolic acidosis, convulsions, fever, leukocytosis, coma, a possible lethal outcome within 12-24 hours; Acute renal and hepatic necrosis - after 2-4 days.

Treatment: induction of vomiting (syrup and ipecac), parenteral administration of deferoxamine (in case of severe poisoning - IV).

Routes of administration

Inside, after a meal.

Precautions for the substance Iron Gluconate

Be wary appoint with peptic ulcer, enteritis, ulcerative colitis.

Special instructions

Iron preparations stain feces in a dark color and sometimes can mask hidden bleeding.