Ferlin Syrup (Oral Drops)

Country: Philippines

Language: English

Source: FDA (Food And Drug Administration)

Active ingredient:

Iron , Vitamin B Complex

Available from:

UNILAB, Inc.

INN (International Name):

Iron + Vitamin B Complex

Dosage:

Each mL contains: Iron, elemental (as ferrous sulfate 74.64 mg) 15 mg; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 5 mg; Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 10 mg; Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 25 mcg; Folic Acid 10 mcg

Pharmaceutical form:

Syrup (Oral Drops)

Units in package:

Amber glass bottle with aluminum pilfer-proof cap x 15 mL (box of l's), 15mL Amber glass bottle (box of 1's)

Manufactured by:

Amherst Laboratories, Inc., Philippines

Product summary:

Each mL contains: Iron, elemental (as ferrous sulfate 74.64 mg) 15 mg; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 5 mg; Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 10 mg; Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 25 mcg; Folic Acid 10 mcg

Authorization date:

2020-11-16

Patient Information leaflet

Manufactured by AMHERST LABORATORIES, INC.
UNILAB Pharma Campus, Barangay Mamplasan
Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
for UNILAB, INC.
No. 66 United Street, Mandaluyong City
Metro Manila, Philippines
P30000012427
Do not use iron to treat hemolytic anemias unless an iron deficient
state also exists. Do not administer
therapeutic iron doses longer than six months except under the
supervision of a physician. Do not administer
parenteral iron together with oral iron to avoid iron overload. Do not
administer iron to patients receiving
repeated blood transfusions, since there is considerable amount of
iron in the hemoglobin of transfused
erythrocytes. Folic acid should be administered with caution to
patients with undiagnosed anemia since it may
obscure the diagnosis of pernicious anemia resulting to progression of
neurologic complications.
3 mg/kg body weight per day in 3 to 4 divided doses
Duration of treatment depends on the cause of the severity of iron
deficiency
but in general, approximately 4 to 6 months of oral iron therapy is
required to
reverse uncomplicated iron deficiency anemia.
Primary hemochromatosis, peptic ulcer, regional enteritis or
ulcerative colitis.
Orally administered iron, due to its astringent action, produces
gastrointestinal irritation and abdominal pain
with nausea and vomiting. These irritant side effects are usually
related to the amount of elemental iron taken
rather than the type of preparation. Other effects may include either
diarrhea or constipation. Side effects may
be reduced by administration with or after food or by starting therapy
with a small dose and increasing
gradually.
May cause temporary staining of teeth.
Stools may appear darker in color.
Prolonged folic acid therapy may cause a decrease in vitamin B
12
serum concentration.
Concurrent administration of antacids with oral iron may decrease iron
absorption.
When taken concomitantly, absorption of both iron salts and
tetracyclines is diminished. Reponses to iron
may be delayed when receiving concomitant chloramphenicol therapy.
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