Globiron Syrup
Iron Polysaccharide
Aglowmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 200ml |
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| Retail Price | 86.00 NPR |
Indications
Globiron Syrup is used for:
Prevention/Treatment of Iron Deficiency
Adult Dose
Prevention/Treatment of Iron Deficiency
150-300 mg PO q8hr
Child Dose
Treatment of Iron-deficiency Anemia
Children: 3-6 mg Fe/kg/day PO qDay divided q12hr
Iron-deficiency Anemia, Prophylaxis
Children: 1-2 mg Fe/kg/day PO qDay divided q8hr; not to exceed 15 mg/day
>10 Years Old
Males: 2 mg/day Fe PO
Females: 5 mg/day Fe PO
Renal Dose
Administration
For maximum absorption take on empty stomach, but may take with or after meals to minimize GI irritation
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity
Hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, hemolytic anemia, PUD, ulcerative colitis
Precautions
Type of anemia & causes of it should be determined prior to treatment
Iron can be harmful or fatal to children in large doses
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Iron Polysaccharide :
Nausea,Constipation,Stomach carmping,epigastric pain,Diarrhea,Vomiting,Discolored urine,Dark stools,Heartburn,Staining of teeth,Abdominal pain
Mechanism of Action
Essential nutrient, component of heme & nonheme iron proteins; works as cofactor of several essential enzymes, including cytochromes, which are involved in electron transport
Note
Globiron Syrup manufactured by Aglowmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Iron Polysaccharide. Globiron is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Globiron Syrup is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.