Femitab200 mg+200 mcg
Tablet
Medicine overview
Indications of Femitab 200 mg+200 mcg
Theropeutic Class
Pharmacology
Iron is an essential constituent of the body being necessary for haemoglobin formation and for the oxidative processes of living tissues.
Iron and Folic acid are absorbed in the proximal small intestine particularly the duodenum. Absorbed iron is taken upto the bone marrow's tissues that form blood cells where it is used to synthesize haemoglobin.
Absorbed iron is taken upto the bone marrow's tissues that form blood cells where it is used to synthesize haemoglobin.
Thereby arresting the anaemia process.
A deficiency of Folic acid typically during pregnancy has long been known to cause a megaloblastic anaemia. The vitamin is not storable in the body and the combination of fetal demand during pregnancy and malnutrition can lead to a deficiency, hence anaemia.
Dosage & Administration of Femitab 200 mg+200 mcg
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| In anaemia | The usual dose is one tablet or capsule daily | |
| In severe or refractory iron deficiency anaemia | The usual dose is one tablet or capsule twice daily may be given | In Pregnancy, it is recommended that the dose should be started at the first antenatal consultation and continued until 3 months after delivery |
Dosage of Femitab 200 mg+200 mcg
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| In anaemia | The usual dose is one tablet or capsule daily | |
| In severe or refractory iron deficiency anaemia | The usual dose is one tablet or capsule twice daily may be given | In Pregnancy, it is recommended that the dose should be started at the first antenatal consultation and continued until 3 months after delivery |
Interaction of Femitab 200 mg+200 mcg
Contraindications
Side Effects of Femitab 200 mg+200 mcg
Pregnancy & Lactation
Precautions & Warnings
Drug Classes
Mode Of Action
Pregnancy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Femitab 200 mg+200 mcg used for?
For treatment of iron deficiency and prevention of concomitant Folic acid deficiency in adults. For maintenance of maternal haematopoiesis during pregnancy particularly when diet is abnormal or substandard.
What is the dosage of Femitab 200 mg+200 mcg?
In anaemia: The usual dose is one tablet or capsule daily.In severe or refractory iron deficiency anaemia: The usual dose is one tablet or capsule twice daily may be given.In Pregnancy, it is recommended that the dose should be started at the first antenatal consultation and continued until 3 months after delivery.
What are the side effects of Femitab 200 mg+200 mcg?
Gastric distress, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, allergic reaction.
Who should not take Femitab 200 mg+200 mcg?
This is contraindicated in patients with pernicious anaemia and anaemia other than those due to iron deficiency. The nature and causes of anaemia should be established. Absorption of Ferrous Fumerate & Folic acid is inhibited by Magnesium trisillicate and Antacid containing carbonate.
What precautions should be taken with Femitab 200 mg+200 mcg?
Administration of Ferrous Fumerate & Folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy may be undesirable. Very few pregnant women are not protected by physiological doses of Folic acid. If anaemia is developed despite prophylaxis with Ferrous Fumerate & Folic acid, patients should be investigated further. Some postgastrectomy patients show poor absorption of iron. Care is needed when treating pa…
Is Femitab 200 mg+200 mcg safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
There is no contraindication in pregnancy and lactation.
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