Indications

FOLIN SR capsule is used for the treatment and prophylaxis of iron and folic acid deficiency anaemia specially during the second and third trimester of pregnancy and lactation.

Dosage

One capsule to be taken daily throughout pregnancy and lactation.
 

Contraindications

FOLIN SR capsule is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to one of its active constituents. FOLIN SR is also contraindicated in patients with pernicious anaemia.

Side Effects

Gastro-intestinal irritation (e.g. nausea and vomiting) abdominal cramp, diarrhoea and allergic reaction.

Precautions & Warnings

Iron chelates with antacid and tetracycline and absorption of all these may be impaired if taken concurrently.

Caution should be taken when iron is given to patients with iron storage or iron absorption diseases, haemoglobinopathies or existing gastrointestinal diseases.

Overdose Effects

Symptoms of overdose with iron salts include epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting haematemesis and circulatory collapse. In severe cases encephalopathy, acute hepatic necrosis and acute renal failure may develop after a latent period.

The sustained release capsule presentation of ferrous sulphate may delay excessive absorption of iron and allow more time for the initiation of appropriate counter measures.

Treatment of overdosage consists of gastric lavage followed by the introduction of 5 mg desferrioxamine into the stomach. Serum iron levels should be monitored and in severe cases intravenous desferrioxamine should be given together with supportive and symptomatic treatment.