Feratin Capsule

Adult dose

For adults and children aged 12 and above, take 1 capsule once daily after meals.

This medication can cause serious poisoning and death if ingested in excess by children, so it should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children. It should not be used by individuals who are allergic to any of the ingredients, infants under 12 months of age, or those with specific disorders of iron metabolism. Additionally, patients with excess iron or certain types of anemia, chronic pancreatitis, or cirrhosis should not take this medication. Since this medication contains lactose, individuals with genetic conditions such as lactose intolerance should not use it. It is recommended not to take this medication in conjunction with phosphates, calcium salts, certain antibiotics, or antacids during treatment. It is also advisable to avoid consuming tea containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, as well as milk and dairy products before and after taking this medication. Patients undergoing treatment or with gastrointestinal, heart, or kidney diseases should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. If any unusual symptoms such as hives, itching, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or skin changes occur during use, discontinue immediately and consult a professional. Follow the prescribed dosage and use the medication for a specified period; if symptoms do not improve, consult with healthcare professionals. Additionally, while taking this medication, it is important to monitor your condition with blood tests and ensure that you do not overdose. Taking vitamin C in excess amounts may increase iron absorption, so caution is advised. The ingredients in this medication should be used together with vitamin B12 in patients with pernicious anemia, and caution should be exercised by those with chronic alcohol abuse as it may lead to iron overload. Finally, this medication should be stored away from direct sunlight in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children, and it is important not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, itching, skin hypersensitivity reactions upon sun exposure, fever, coma, swelling

Mild side effects

Abdominal and stomach pain, stomach cramps, gastric discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, constipation, teeth discoloration, increased AST and ALT during diagnosis or testing, increased ALP, hematological reactions with folic acid deficiency, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, hematemesis, rectal bleeding, weakness, fatigue, drowsiness, cyanosis, circulatory disorders or hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, elevated liver enzyme levels, pigmentation,

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. This helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer time and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

A reddish-brown hard capsule containing reddish-brown powder

Package unit

30 capsules per bottle, 60 capsules per bottle, 90 capsules per bottle