Means "Ferum Lek". Instructions for use

The drug "Ferum Lek" contains as an active component of iron (III) Hydroxide polymaltozate. Medication belongs to the category of anti-anemia drugs. Absorption of the drug is quite active. Released iron accumulates in the liver cells, where it binds to ferritin. Subsequently, it is included in the hemoglobin in the bone marrow.

Indications

The tool "Ferum Lek" instruction recommends for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, a latent lack of iron. The drug is prescribed during pregnancy to prevent a lack of Fe in the body of a woman.

Dosage regimen

The medication should be taken immediately after a meal or directly during it. The drug "Ferum Lek" (chewing tablets) can be chewed or swallowed whole. The daily dose can be taken as a single dose, and divided into several times. The medicine in the form of a syrup is allowed to be diluted with juices or added to food. Duration of administration and dosage of the drug depend on the degree of iron deficiency. On the basis of iron deficiency anemia, therapy is carried out for three to five months. Against the background of stabilization of the hemoglobin level, it is recommended to take the medication for a few more weeks. Patients up to one year are recommended to 2.5-5 ml, from year to 12 years - 5-10 ml of syrup per day. From the age of twelve, tablets are allowed. Dosage - 1-3 pcs. Per day (or 10-30 ml of syrup). Pregnant means "Ferum Lek" (the instruction confirms this) Is assigned to 2-3 tablets. Until the hemoglobin is stabilized. Subsequently, one tablet is recommended until the end of the gestation period. Treatment of latent form of iron deficiency lasts 1-2 months.

Adverse Reactions

To the undesirable consequences of taking the drug "Ferum Lek" the instruction refers to a feeling of heaviness in the epigastrium, diarrhea or constipation, nausea to vomiting. During the reception of the drug, stools are colored in a dark color. This is due to the removal of unabsorbed iron and is not an indication for the withdrawal of funds. As practice shows, if the requirements of a specialist are observed, undesirable consequences during therapy or prevention are extremely rare. The drug is tolerated satisfactorily. Side effects that occurred during admission, as a rule, were of a short-term and slightly pronounced character.

Contraindications

The drug is not recommended for an excess of iron in the body (with hemochromatosis, for example), disorders in the utilization of Fe (for example, with sidero-anh- somic anemia or lead poisoning). The medicament "Ferum Lek" is not prescribed (the instruction warns about this) with hypersensitivity to the components. Contraindications include anemia, not associated with a lack of iron (hemolytic anemia or provoked by a lack of cyanocobalamin).

Medication "Ferum Lek": the instruction. additional information

The drug does not provoke tooth enamel staining. Caution during admission should be observed in diabetes mellitus.