Indications & Uses
Hemoron is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Iron-deficiency anaemia (therapeutic): By mouth using oral solution Neonate: Up to 2.5 mL twice daily, smaller doses to be used initially. Child 1-11 months: Up to 2.5 mL twice daily, smaller doses to be used initially Child 1-4 years: 2.5 mL 3 times a day Child 5-11 years: 5 mL 3 times a day Child 12-17 years: 5 mL 3 times a day, increased to 10 mL 3 times a day, dose to be increased gradually Iron-deficiency anaemia (prophylactic): By mouth using oral solution Neonate: 1 mL daily, prophylactic iron supplementation may be required in babies of low birth-weight who are solely breast-fed; supplementation is started 4-6 weeks after birth and continued until mixed feeding is established. Child 1-11 months: 1 mL daily, prophylactic iron supplementation may be required in babies of low birth-weight who are solely breast-fed; supplementation is started 4-6 weeks after birth and continued until mixed feeding is established.
Side Effects
Allergic reactions: e.g. itchy skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Care should be taken in patients with haemolytic anaemia, iron-storage or iron-absorption diseases or existing gastrointestinal diseases. Iron preparations color the faeces black, which may interfere with tests used for detection of occult blood in the stools. Prolonged or excessive use in children may lead to toxic accumulation.
Contraindications
Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate is contraindicated in patients with a history of: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Haemochromatosis, haemosiderosis and other Iron overload syndromes. Receiving repeated blood transfusions.