For the use of a Registered Medical Practitioner, a Hospital or a Laboratory only
RED-IS-ON
COMPOSITION
Each 5 ml of RED-IS-ON suspension contains -Ferrous ascorbate eq to elemental iron 30 mg
Folic acid IP 500 mcg
Each tablet of RED-IS-ON contains -
Ferrous ascorbate eq to elemental iron 100 mg
Folic acid 1.5 mg
Each ml of RED-IS-ON drop contains -
Ferrous ascorbate eq to elemental iron 10 mg
Folic acid IP 100 mcg
CATEGORY - heamatinic
DESCRIPTION
ferrous ascorbate is an iron ascorbic acid complex and is the most absorable form of iron
folic acid ( vitamin b9 ) is a vitamin which helps in maturation of RBC in red bone marrow.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE:-
1 In Iron deficiency anaemia due to chronic blood loss,hookworm infestation, malnutrition.
2 In megaloblastic anaemias due to deficiency of Folic Acid (as in tropical/non- tropical sprue).
3 In dimorphic Anaemia- In Anaemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy & infancy,or childhood.
4 Tonic in general weakness, lack of appetite, run down conditions & convalescence.
5 Post- surgery and other debilitating conditions.
6 Anaemia due to excessive blood loss due to menstruation.
7 As a nutritional supplement in pregnancy and lactation
8 prevention and treatment of iron defeciency in children.
DOSAGE
RED IS ONE tablet ------------- 2 tablets /day
RED IS ONE susp./drops ------ children 3-6 mg/ kg /day in 2-3 divided doses
DURATION
RED IS ONE should be continued for 3 - 6 months. this will not only correct anaemia but will replenish iron stores.
MODE OF ACTION
RED-IS-ON reduces to ferrous form in the stomach.this reduced form is then transferred to the duodenum where it is highly absorbed.ascorbate component of ferrous ascorbate has many fold effects on increasing the bioavailability of iron by inhibiting oxidation of ferrous iron,by forming a soluble complex even in alkaline pH of the small intestine it also inhibits the effect of phytates, tannins, phosphates and polyphenols which inhibit iron absorption.
SILENT FEATURES
RED-IS-ON has superior absorption ,hence better bio availability ,additional anti - oxidant properties,maximum iron utilization, with no food interaction and better
tolerability in GIT. there is ease of dose - OD dosage ,reducing the cost of therapy
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
ferrous ascorbate and folic acid play a crucial role during pregnancy and lactation.
ferrous ascorbate takes care of iron deficiency anemia while folic acid takes care of the neural tube defects as the requirment of both of these nutrients increases in pergnancy and lactation ,
so RED-IS-ON is a logical choice in pregnacy and lactation.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
ferrous ascorbate -Diarrhoea or Constipation, Epigastric abdominal discomfort, Black colored stools.
FoIic Acid GI: Anorexia, nausea, abdominal distention, flatulence,and a bitter or bad taste.
CNS: Altered sleep patterns, difficulty in concentrating,irritability, overactivity, excitement,
mental depression,confusion, and impaired iudgement.Allergy: Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parental administration of Folic Acid.
PRECAUTIONS
Oral RED-IS-ON may aggravate existing peptic ulcer, regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis.
Iron compounds taken orally can impair the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Antacids when given concomitantly with iron compounds decrease iron sbsorption.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
RED-IS-ON is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Iron.
Iron supplementation should be avoided in patients who have active bacterial infections.
Contraindicated in patients with Hemosiderosis,Hemochromatosis, Hemolytic anemia etc
OVER DOSAGE
Ferrous Ascorbate: Iron poisoning is rare in adults but serious acute poisoning in children can result from ingestion of doses in excess of 1g. Symptoms ( may occur within 30 minutes or may be delayed several hours) are GI irritation and necrosis with vomiting, diarrhoea,tarry stools, hematemesis, fast and weak pulse, lethargy,low blood pressure, coma and signs of peripheral circulatory collapse. There may be a transient period of apparent recovery after 4 to 6 hours followed by second crisis characterized by cyanosis, pulmonary edema,circulatory collapse, convulsion, and coma may then occur followed by death in 12 to 48 hours. Treatment consists of induced emesis, orally eggs and milk should be fed (to form iron-protein complexes) followed by gastric lavage with 1% sodium bicarbonate solution (to convert the iron to a less soluble form). Gastric lavage should not be performed after the first hour of iron ingestion because of the danger of perforation due to gastric necrosis.
WARNING!
Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any medication!
"The information containes herein is not intended to cover all possible uses,directions,precautions,warnings,drug interactions, allergic reactions,or adverse effects.if you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor"
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