FERRO SANOL coated tablets, 50 pcs

Instructions for use of Ferro Sanol coated tablets

Ferro Sanol coated tablets are an oral iron preparation for the treatment of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in adults and children aged 6 years and over with a minimum weight of 20 kg.The active ingredient is iron (II) glycine sulfate complex, which contains 225 mg per tablet, which corresponds to 40 mg of iron (II) ion.

No prescription is required for this product.

Areas of application

Ferro Sanol coated tablets are used to treat iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.This can be particularly the case during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in childhood, with low-iron diets or with acute and chronic blood loss.

Dosage and application

The dosage should always be taken after consultation with a doctor or pharmacist.In general, at the start of treatment it is recommended to take 1 to 2 tablets 3 times a day, then 1 tablet 1 to 2 times a day.Children aged 6 years and over with a body weight of at least 20 kg should take 1 tablet once or twice a day.The tablets should be swallowed whole with sufficient water, either in the morning on an empty stomach or approximately 2 hours before or after a meal.

The duration of use is determined by the doctor and can last between 3 and 6 months, depending on the severity of the anemia and individual circumstances.

Contraindications

Ferro Sanol-coated tablets must not be taken if you are allergic to iron or any of the other ingredients of the medicine, have a narrowing of the esophagus, suffer from a hereditary iron storage disease (hemochromatosis), suffer from iron overload or iron utilization disorders, receive repeated or chronic blood transfusions or if there are children under 6 years of age with a body weight of less than 20 kg.

Side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.Common side effects include gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and heartburn.Reversible tooth discoloration can rarely occur.A dark discoloration of the stool is harmless and is due to the iron content.

Interactions

Iron can inhibit the absorption of many medicines.A time interval of at least 2 hours should therefore be maintained between taking Ferro Sanol-coated tablets and other medicines.Particular attention should be paid to interactions with painkillers and rheumatism medications, antibiotics such as tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones, bisphosphonates, antacids and certain hormone preparations.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

In the recommended dosage there are no restrictions on the use of Ferro Sanol coated tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding.However, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Storage

Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and do not store it above 25°C.Do not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.

Composition

In addition to the active ingredient iron (II) glycine sulfate complex, the tablets contain the following excipients: sucrose, talc, calcium carbonate, corn starch, arabic gum, povidone K 25, magnesium stearate, glucose syrup, gelatin, lactose monohydrate, glycerol 85%, stearic acid, macrogol 6000, montan glycol wax, highly dispersed silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide.

Notes

A possible black coloring of the stool is harmless and will disappear after you stop taking the medicine.If you have existing digestive tract diseases or chronic kidney disease, you should discuss taking it with a doctor.