Feri Doctor Capsule

Adult dose

Adults and children over 12 years: 1 capsule once a day after meals

This medication should be kept in a safe place out of reach of children, as accidental overdose can lead to serious poisoning and death. Individuals allergic to any ingredients in this medication, infants under 12 months, or those with specific iron metabolism disorders should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with iron overload or specific types of anemia, chronic pancreatitis, or cirrhosis should avoid using this medication. This medication contains lactose; therefore, individuals with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take it. It is advisable not to take this medication together with phosphates, calcium salts, certain antibiotics, or antacids. Tea containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, and milk or dairy products should also be avoided before and after taking this medication. Patients undergoing treatment or with gastrointestinal diseases, heart and kidney disorders, or specific blood disorders must consult a healthcare professional before using this medication. If symptoms such as skin rash, itching, gastrointestinal disturbances, fever, or coma occur during use, discontinue use immediately and consult healthcare personnel. This medication should be strictly taken according to the prescribed dosage, and if symptoms do not improve, it is important to consult a professional. During treatment, blood tests should be carried out to monitor the condition and avoid overdose. Taking vitamin C concurrently may increase iron absorption, so caution is necessary. Patients with pernicious anemia may not show improvement in neurological symptoms due to folic acid contained in this medication, so it should be taken with vitamin B12. Chronic alcohol abuse may lead to iron overload, so caution is advised. This medication should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, and it should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, itching, skin hypersensitivity reactions upon sunlight exposure, pallor, edema, coma

Mild side effects

• Vomiting
• diarrhea
• nausea
• constipation
• loss of appetite
• abdominal pain
• tooth discoloration
• elevation of AST
• ALT during diagnosis or testing
• elevation of ALP

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken in conjunction with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, or antacids. It may interact with iron-containing preparations (iron supplements, MRI contrast agents, etc.), anti-aldosterone agents, triamterene, quinolone antibiotics, penicillamine, cholestyramine, pancreatic extracts, vitamin E, diphosphonate salts, thyroxine, cefdinir preparations, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) at doses greater than 200 mg; consult a physician or pharmacist.

Food interactions

This medication should be avoided during or before/after taking tannin-containing teas like green tea and black tea, and milk or dairy products.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent contact with light or air and is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the effectiveness of the medication is maintained and deterioration is prevented.

Appearance

A hard capsule filled with reddish-brown powder, pink in color on the upper and lower parts

Package unit

30 capsules (10 capsules/PTP X 3)