Country: South Africa
Language: English
Source: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
Lennon
INDICATIONS [/za_1046.html#1] [/za_1046.html#1] [/za_1046.html#1] CONTRA-INDICATIONS [/za_1046.html#1] [/za_1046.html#1] DOSAGE [/za_1046.html#1] [/za_1046.html#1] SIDE-EFFECTS [/za_1046.html#1] [/za_1046.html#1] PREGNANCY [/za_1046.html#1] OVERDOSE [/za_1046.html#1] IDENTIFICATION [/za_1046.html#1] [/za_1046.html#1] PATIENT INFORMATION 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: Stools often beco Read the complete document