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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Carbonyl Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc Sulfate). Same strength and form. Confirm the switch with your doctor or pharmacist.
Preneed-CI
Rx50 mg+0.50 mg+61.80 mg • Capsule (Timed Release)
Indications & Uses
ZFC capsule is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of Iron, Folic Acid and Zinc deficiency especially during pregnancy and lactation.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adult: One Capsule daily before food or as directed by the physician.
Side Effects
Gastrointestinal irritations such as nausea, anorexia, vomiting, discomfort, constipation and diarrhoea may occur. Patients may complain of dark stool. Carbonyl Iron pellets incorporated into the capsules to reduce the possibility of gastrointestinal irritations. Rarely there may be allergic reactions.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Special care should be taken in patients with Iron overload states, such as haemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia or red blood cell aplasia. Failure to response to the treatment requires further investigations to exclude other causes of anaemia. In patients with renal failure there may be the risk of Zinc accumulation.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its component or those with Iron overload.