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Indications & Uses
Irofol is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Iron is an essential part of the body. It's needed to make haemoglobin and for the oxidative processes of living tissues. Iron salts should only be given to treat iron deficiency anaemia or to prevent it. Iron deficiency anaemia most often comes from chronic haemorrhage, nutritional deficiency, pregnancy, parasite infestation or malabsorption of iron.
Folic acid deficiency, typically during pregnancy, has long been known to cause megaloblastic anaemia. The body can't store this vitamin. Fetal demand during pregnancy, together with malnutrition, can lead to a deficiency and so to anaemia. It has also been observed that the rapid production of red blood cells after iron treatment may use up the body's folate if the intake is inadequate. Combining folic acid with ferrous fumerate avoids this complication.
Iron and folic acid are absorbed in the proximal small intestine, particularly the duodenum. Ferrous Fumerate and Folic acid supplements replenish the iron deficiency, and this arrests the anaemia process. Absorbed iron is taken up into the bone marrow tissues that form blood cells, where it is used to make haemoglobin.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults: One tablet daily; when necessary, one tablet may be taken twice daily. In pregnancy, it is recommended that Irolic be started at the first antenatal consultation and continued for 3 months after delivery. The tablet should preferably be taken before meals; if gastrointestinal disturbances occur, doses may be taken after meals.
Side Effects
Iron and folic acid preparations may cause nausea, vomiting, stomach or bowel upset, constipation, and diarrhoea.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Irolic may be undesirable during the first trimester of pregnancy. Very few pregnant women are not protected by physiological doses of folic acid. If anaemia develops despite prophylaxis with Irolic, the patient should be investigated further. Some post-gastrectomy patients show poor absorption of iron. Care is needed when treating patients with peptic ulcer.
Contraindications
This combination is contraindicated in patients with pernicious anaemia, and in anaemia of any type other than that caused by iron deficiency. Before treatment, the nature and underlying cause of the anaemia should be established. Note that absorption of Ferrous Fumerate and Folic acid is reduced by magnesium trisilicate and by antacids containing carbonate.
Overdose
If someone has taken an overdose of Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid, gastric lavage should be done if possible, ideally within four hours of the overdose. Symptomatic treatment should be given as it seems necessary. To remove the excess free iron, a chelating agent such as desferrioxamine should be given as soon as possible. Until then, giving milk and/or a 5% solution of sodium bicarbonate by mouth will help.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Irofol 200 mg
What is Irofol 200 mg Tablet?
Irofol 200 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid. It is made by General Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Iron & Vitamin Combined preparations group of medicines.
What is Irofol used for?
Irofol is used for: Anemia.
What are the side effects of Irofol?
Iron and folic acid preparations may cause nausea, vomiting, stomach or bowel upset, constipation, and diarrhoea.
What happens if I take too much Irofol?
If someone has taken an overdose of Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid, gastric lavage should be done if possible, ideally within four hours of the overdose. Symptomatic treatment should be given as it seems necessary. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Irofol?
Store Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Irofol?
Some medicines can interact with Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid, for example: Iron, Folate, Penicillamine, Tetracycline Hydrochloride. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Irofol?
Irofol is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.