
Zifocap50 mg+0.50
Nuvista Pharma Ltd.

Capsule
Carbonyl iron is a form of the mineral iron.
Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.
Carbonyl iron is used as a dietary supplement, and to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.
Folic acid enhances chemical reactions that contribute to the production of red blood cells, the manufacture of DNA needed for cell replication and the metabolism of amino acids (compounds necessary for the manufacture of proteins).
Deficiency may lead to poor night vision, slow healing of wounds, poor sexual development and function in males, poor appetite (perhaps owing to a decrease in the sense of taste and smell), a reduced ability to ward off infections, diarrhea, dermatitis and in children, retarded growth.
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adults & Elderly | 1 capsule daily | In more severe cases, 2 capsules daily may be required |
| Children | (Aged over 1 year): 1 capsule daily | The capsule may be opened and the pellets to be mixed with soft cool food, but they must not be chewed |
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | One Capsule daily before food or as directed by the physician |
What is Preg-CI 50 mg+0.50 mg+61.80 mg used for?
It is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of Iron, Folic Acid and Zinc deficiency especially during pregnancy and lactation.
What is the dosage of Preg-CI 50 mg+0.50 mg+61.80 mg?
Adult: One Capsule daily before food or as directed by the physician.
What are the side effects of Preg-CI 50 mg+0.50 mg+61.80 mg?
Gastrointestinal irritations such as nausea, anorexia, vomiting, discomfort, constipation and diarrhoea may occur. Patients may complain of dark stool. Carbonyl Iron pellets incorporated into the capsules to reduce the possibility of gastrointestinal irritations. Rarely there may be allergic reactions.
Who should not take Preg-CI 50 mg+0.50 mg+61.80 mg?
It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its component or those with Iron overload.
What precautions should be taken with Preg-CI 50 mg+0.50 mg+61.80 mg?
Special care should be taken in patients with Iron overload states, such as haemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia or red blood cell aplasia. Failure to response to the treatment requires further investigations to exclude other causes of anaemia. In patients with renal failure there may be the risk of Zinc accumulation.
Is Preg-CI 50 mg+0.50 mg+61.80 mg safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Use of any drug during the first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided if possible. Thus administration of iron during the first trimester requires definite evidence of iron deficiency. Prophylaxis of iron deficiency where inadequate diet calls for supplementary zinc and folic acid is justified during the remainder of pregnancy.
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