Haemoprocan 50 mg film-coated tablets (100 pieces)

Area of application

This medicine is used to treat iron deficiency conditions.It helps to compensate for the lack of iron in the body and replenish iron reserves.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The preparation contains 152,836 mg iron(II)sulfate, dried, and 50 mg iron(II)ion.The following excipients are also included: calcium carbonate, calcium stearate, carboxymethyl starch sodium salt type A, cellulose powder, copovidone, iron hydroxide, iron oxide, cocoa butter, lactose-1-water, 5.5 mg lactose, macrogol 4000, magnesium stearate (vegetable), corn starch, maltodextrin, sodium dodecyl sulfate, povidone K25, 4.7 mg sucrose, shellac(dewaxed), talc, titanium dioxide and 1 mmol total sodium ion.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be taken if you are allergic to iron sulfate or any of the other ingredients.The product should also not be used if you have anemia caused by infections or cancer and are not caused by an iron deficiency.It is also not applicable if there is an accumulation of iron in the blood or iron utilization disorders.

Dosage

Always take the medicine exactly as described or after consulting your doctor or pharmacist.Adults should take one film-coated tablet four times a day.Children weighing 25 kg or more take one film-coated tablet three times a day.It is not intended for use by children under 25 kg.There are no specific dosage recommendations for kidney or liver disease.

The duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of the disease.Iron therapy should be carried out for at least eight weeks.After the blood values have normalized, treatment should be continued for another six to eight weeks to replenish iron stores.If you have any questions about the effect, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.

No prescription is required for this product.

Intake

The film-coated tablets should be taken whole in the morning on an empty stomach or one hour before meals with sufficient liquid to avoid damage to the mucous membranes.Swallow the tablet whole with water and do not keep it in your mouth for any longer.

Patient information

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking.The tablets must not be sucked, chewed or left in the mouth for a long time to avoid mouth ulcers and tooth discoloration.If you have inflammation or ulcers in the gastrointestinal lining or are also taking iron supplements, you should speak to your doctor before taking them.Children under 25 kg are at risk of overdose.

There are no known effects on the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or think you may be pregnant, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.Treatment should only be carried out after careful risk-benefit assessment and in consultation with your doctor.Even if you are breastfeeding, the product should only be taken after consulting your doctor.

Notes

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.