Tardyferon® Depot iron (II) sulfate 80 mg sustained-release tablets, 100 pcs

Treat iron deficiency - with Tardyferon®

Tardyferon® is an iron preparation with a blood-building effect (antianemic) and is used to treat iron deficiency conditions.Iron is a vital trace element and an essential component of the blood pigment hemoglobin, which is important for the transport of oxygen in our body.Our body cannot produce iron itself, so we rely on an outside supply.We have an increased need for iron, especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but also during growth.

No prescription is required for this product.

Area of application

Tardyferon® is used to treat iron deficiency conditions.It has a blood-forming effect and helps regulate the iron balance in the body.If you don't feel better or even feel worse after four weeks of taking it, you should contact your doctor.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Each extended-release tablet contains 247.25 mg of dried ferrous sulfate, which corresponds to 80 mg of ferrous ion.In addition, the preparation contains the following excipients: microcrystalline cellulose, iron (III) oxide yellow and red, Eudragit RL 30 D, Eudragit RS 30 D, glycerol dibehenate, maltodextrin, Sepifilm LP 010, hypromellose, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate and sodium ions.

Contraindications

The preparation must not be taken if you are allergic to dried iron (II) sulfate or any of the other ingredients mentioned.Taking it is also contraindicated in cases of iron overload such as hemochromatosis, genetic anemia (thalassemia) or other forms of anemia (refractory anemia or medullary insufficiency).In addition, the medicine must not be taken by children under 10 years of age.

Dosage

Always take this medicine exactly as described in the leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.Tardyferon® is taken orally in children aged 10 and over and in adults.If you have a mild iron deficiency, take 1 prolonged-release tablet whole before breakfast with a little water.If you have a severe iron deficiency and a body weight of over 32 kg, take 1 extended-release tablet in the morning and evening.A daily dose of 5 mg iron per kilogram of body weight should not be exceeded.After three weeks the dose can be reduced to 1 prolonged-release tablet per day.

The duration of intake depends on the type and severity of the iron deficiency.To replenish iron reserves, you should continue taking 1 prolonged-release tablet daily for 1 to 3 months after the values have normalized.

Intake

If you have a mild iron deficiency, take 1 prolonged-release tablet whole before breakfast with a little water.If you have severe iron deficiency, take 1 extended-release tablet in the morning and evening about one hour before meals.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the product, especially if you are using dietary or other iron salt supplements.In the case of pre-existing inflammation or ulcers of the gastrointestinal mucosa, the benefits of treatment should be carefully weighed against the risk of worsening the gastrointestinal disease.If you have difficulty swallowing, please contact your doctor.The tablets must not be sucked, chewed or left in the mouth for a long time to avoid mouth ulcers and tooth discoloration.

Taking the medicine is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

A large number of data on pregnant women do not indicate any congenital malformations with the therapeutic use of iron (II) salts.Animal studies showed no reproductive toxicity.If clinically necessary, the preparation can be taken during pregnancy.Iron(II) salts are excreted in breast milk, but no effects on the newborn or infant are expected at therapeutic doses.If clinically necessary, the preparation can be taken during breastfeeding.Animal studies showed no effects on female and male fertility.No effects on fertility in humans are expected at therapeutic doses.

Notes

Taking it with a meal leads to better tolerability, but reduces optimal iron absorption.Taking it one hour before meals or between meals improves intestinal absorption and is therefore recommended.During treatment, the stool may turn black, which is harmless.Iron supplements can cause constipation. During iron therapy, tests for blood in stool, urine and gastric juice can be falsely positive.

Other

Tardyferon® is a small, easy-to-swallow tablet that is lactose-free, gluten-free and gelatin-free and is therefore also suitable for vegans.