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Hemoron is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Sodium Feredetate isn't an iron salt, because the iron in it is in an un-ionised form. The iron is "insulated" or "sequestered" with the sodium salt of Ethylenediamine Tetra-Acetic Acid (EDTA), which forms a chelate, and this is why it does not discolor teeth. Inside the gastro-intestinal tract the chelate splits and releases elemental iron.
After absorption, 60% to 70% of the elemental iron goes into haemoglobin. Most of the remainder is held in storage forms, either as ferritin or haemosiderin, in the reticulo-endothelial system and, to a lesser extent, in hepatocytes. A further 4% is present in myoglobin and haeme-containing enzymes, or bound to transferrin in plasma. EDTA is poorly absorbed, and after it reaches the bloodstream it passes through the body unchanged.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate is given by mouth as an oral solution for iron-deficiency anaemia. For treatment, a neonate can have up to 2.5 mL twice daily, and smaller doses should be used at the start. The same applies to a child aged 1 to 11 months: up to 2.5 mL twice daily, starting with smaller doses. At 1 to 4 years the dose is 2.5 mL 3 times a day, and at 5 to 11 years it is 5 mL 3 times a day. For ages 12 to 17 years, the dose is 5 mL 3 times a day, increased to 10 mL 3 times a day, and the increase should be made gradually.
For prevention (prophylactic use), a neonate is given 1 mL daily. Iron supplementation may be required in babies of low birth-weight who are solely breast-fed. It is started 4 to 6 weeks after birth and continued until mixed feeding is established. The dose is the same, 1 mL daily, for a baby aged 1 to 11 months, with the same note: prophylactic iron supplementation may be required in low birth-weight babies who are solely breast-fed, started 4 to 6 weeks after birth and continued until mixed feeding is established.
Side Effects
Some people may have an allergic reaction to Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate. This can show up as an itchy skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Take care when giving Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate to patients with haemolytic anaemia, with diseases of iron storage or iron absorption, or with an existing gastrointestinal disease. Iron preparations turn the faeces black, and this can interfere with tests used to detect occult blood in the stools. In children, long or excessive use may lead to toxic accumulation.
Contraindications
Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate should not be given to people with a history of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. It is also contraindicated in haemochromatosis, haemosiderosis and other iron overload syndromes, and in patients who are receiving repeated blood transfusions.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Giving any medicine in the 1st trimester of pregnancy calls for a careful look at the possible risks against the benefits. For Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate, no adverse events have been reported during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
In the early stage of an iron overdose, a person may have nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Other symptoms are haematemesis, rectal bleeding, lethargy and circulatory collapse. Hyperglycaemia and metabolic acidosis may also occur with Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate overdose.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate below 25°C and away from light. Like all medicines, it should be kept out of reach of children. Once the product has been opened, use it within 3 months.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Hemoron 27.5 mg/5 ml
What is Hemoron 27.5 mg/5 ml Syrup?
Hemoron 27.5 mg/5 ml Syrup is a medicine that contains Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate. It is made by Square Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pabna. It belongs to the Oral Iron preparations group of medicines.
What is Hemoron used for?
Hemoron is used for: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Anemia.
What are the side effects of Hemoron?
Some people may have an allergic reaction to Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate. This can show up as an itchy skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Can I take Hemoron during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Giving any medicine in the 1st trimester of pregnancy calls for a careful look at the possible risks against the benefits. For Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate, no adverse events have been reported during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Hemoron?
In the early stage of an iron overdose, a person may have nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Other symptoms are haematemesis, rectal bleeding, lethargy and circulatory collapse. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Hemoron?
Keep Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate below 25°C and away from light. Like all medicines, it should be kept out of reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Hemoron?
Some medicines can interact with Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate, for example: Iron, Zinc, Methyldopa, Levodopa, Penicillamine, Levothyroxine Sodium. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Hemoron?
Hemoron is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.