Hemonia Capsule (Polysaccharide Iron Salt)

Adult dose

Capsules: 150 mg once daily as iron. Syrup (excluding Hemotop syrup): 100 to 200 mg daily as iron. Syrup (only Hemotop syrup): 100 to 200 mg daily as iron. Tablets: 50 to 100 mg once, twice daily as iron.

Child dose

Syrup (excluding Hemotop syrup): 100 mg once daily for children over 6 years of age. Syrup (only Hemotop syrup): 100 mg daily for children aged 7 to 12 years, 50 mg for children aged 2 to 6 years, and 25 mg for children under 2 years. Tablets

This medication can cause severe toxicity that threatens life if accidentally overdosed by children under the age of 6, so it should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children. People who have allergic reactions to any of the ingredients, infants under 12 months, patients with disorders of iron metabolism, certain anemia patients, and individuals with specific health conditions such as chronic pancreatitis or liver cirrhosis should not take this medication. During the use of this medication, it should not be taken with drugs such as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, and antacids, and it is advisable to avoid drinks containing tannins, such as green tea and black tea, as well as milk and dairy products before and after taking the medication. Especially, those who are undergoing treatment by a physician or have gastrointestinal diseases, cardiovascular issues, kidney disorders, or hypoproteinemia should consult with a professional before taking this medication. If symptoms such as hives, itching, skin hypersensitivity reactions, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or altered consciousness occur, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication should be taken strictly according to the prescribed dosage and it is important to take it only after accurately identifying the cause of anemia. When administered to children, supervision by a guardian is necessary, and if symptoms do not improve or worsen after more than a month of use, consultation with a professional is required. Regular blood tests should be conducted during use to prevent overdose, and taking vitamin C above 200 mg may increase iron absorption. Store the medication in a place out of reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and keep it in a cool, dry place. Also, to maintain quality, do not transfer to another container and take care to avoid misuse.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• Itching
• Skin hypersensitivity reactions upon exposure to sunlight

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain, stomach cramps
• Vomiting, diarrhea
• Occasional increases in AST and ALT, rare ALP increase
• Nausea, loss of appetite, constipation, black stools, tooth discoloration, upper stomach discomfort
• Loss of appetite, abdominal pain
• Hematemesis, rectal bleeding
• Lethargy, circulatory disorders or hyperglycemia
• Metabolic acidosis
• Increased liver enzyme levels
• Pigmentation

Drug interactions

Do not take with oral tetracycline antibiotics or antacids. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking with preparations containing iron (iron supplements, liver contrast agents for MRI, etc.), aldosterone antagonists, triamterene, diphosphonate salts, levothyroxine, cefdinir preparations, quinolones, penicillamine, cholestyramine, pancreatic excretions, and vitamin E.

Food interactions

Avoid teas containing tannins, such as green tea and black tea, as well as milk and dairy products during and before and after taking the medication. It is also recommended not to take phosphates and calcium salts together.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. Additionally, it is suitable to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees.

Appearance

Hard gelatin capsules with upper and lower red portions filled with dark brown to light brown powder

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle