Hemonia F Syrup (Polysaccharide Iron Complex)

Adult dose

Adults should take 100 mg to 200 mg of iron once daily.

Child dose

Children aged 6 years and older should take 100 mg of iron once daily.

This medicine can cause severe poisoning if accidentally taken in large amounts by children, so it should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children. Individuals who are allergic to the ingredients of this medication, infants under 12 months, and patients with certain medical conditions should not use it. For example, those with disorders related to iron metabolism or diseases where iron accumulates excessively, certain types of anemia, or liver or pancreatic diseases should not take this medicine. Additionally, it is advisable not to take this medicine simultaneously with medications containing phosphates or calcium, certain antibiotics, or antacids. When taking this medicine, it is advisable to avoid consuming foods containing tannins, like green tea or black tea, and dairy products, before or after taking the medication. These foods can hinder the absorption of the medicine. If you are receiving treatment for other diseases or have conditions like gastrointestinal diseases, heart or kidney problems, or specific blood disorders, be sure to consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. If symptoms like skin rash, itching, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or fever occur while taking this medicine, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. Moreover, overdose may cause symptoms such as vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, bleeding, and lethargy, so caution is required; contact a medical institution immediately if these symptoms appear. This medicine must be taken according to the prescribed dosage and administration, and it is important to accurately identify the cause of anemia prior to taking it. Careful supervision is needed when administering to children. If symptoms do not improve or worsen after taking this medicine, consult a doctor or pharmacist immediately. This medicine should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, itching, skin hypersensitivity reactions upon sun exposure → severe allergic reactions.
• Swelling → severe edema or urinary abnormalities.

Mild side effects

• Vomiting
• diarrhea
• nausea
• loss of appetite
• constipation
• black stools
• tooth discoloration
• discomfort in the upper abdomen
• abdominal pain
• gastric cramps

Drug interactions

Do not take with medications containing phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, and antacids. Also avoid taking with iron-containing preparations (iron supplements, contrast agents for MRI, etc.), aldosterone antagonists, triamterene, bisphosphonate salts, thyroxine, cefdinir formulations, quinolones, penicillamine, cholestyramine, pancreatic enzymes, and vitamin E, as well as ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in doses over 200 mg.

Food interactions

Avoid consuming tea containing tannins, like green tea or black tea, and milk and dairy products during or before and after taking this medicine.

This medicine is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. It should also be kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will safely maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

A thick brown syrup with a strawberry flavor

Package unit

30 vials/box, 60 vials/box