FERROUS GLUCONATE 300 mg TABLETS - LENNON

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FERROUS GLUCONATE 300 MG TABLETS - LENNON
SCHEDULING STATUS:
Not scheduled
PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):
FERROUS GLUCONATE 300 MG TABLETS - LENNON
COMPOSITION:
Each tablet contains 300 mg 
FERROUS GLUCONATE 
equivalent to 34,75 mg elemental 
IRON
.
Contains Tartrazine.
PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A 8.3 Erythropoietics (haematinics).
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
Erythropoietic (haematinic).
INDICATIONS:
The treatment or prophylaxis of iron-deficiency anaemia.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Ferrous Gluconate should not be given to patients receiving repeated blood transfusions, or in cases of existing
haemochromatosis, haemosiderosis or other anaemic conditions, unless accompanied by iron deficiency. It should not
be administered concomitantly with parenteral iron.
WARNINGS:
Prolonged administration of doses in excess of those recommended may result in iron overload. This product contains
FD and C Yellow No 5 (Tartrazine) which may cause allergic-type reactions (including Bronchial Asthma) in certain
susceptible individuals. Although the overall incidence of Tartrazine sensitivity in the general population is currently
thought to be low, it is frequently seen in patients who also have aspirin sensitivity.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Therapeutic adult dose: 600 mg (two tablets) three times daily after food, as needed and tolerated. Prophylactic adult
dose: 600 mg (two tablets) daily after food.
SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
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