Ferrous Sulphate + Folic Acid + Zinc is indicated in-

• Anemia
• Pregnancy
• Iron deficiency
• Zinc deficiency
• Folate deficiency

Anemia

Pregnancy

Zinc Deficiency

Folic Acid Deficiency

• Adults and the elderly should take one capsule every day. 2 capsules each day may be required in more severe instances.
• Children over the age of one year should take one capsule each day. The pellets may be combined with soft, chilled food after the capsule has been opened, but they must not be chewed.

Following side effects may occur with the use of Ferrous Sulphate + Folic Acid + Zinc

• Dark stools
• Anorexia
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Diarrhea

Nausea

Diarrhea

Constipation

Abdominal Pain

• Patients with haemochromatosis, haemolytic anemia, or red cell aplasia who are at risk for iron overload should be monitored closely.
• Failure to respond to treatment may indicate the presence of additional causes of anemia, which should be examined further.
• Absorption of all three drugs may be hampered when iron and zinc chelate is used with tetracycline.
• In the presence of iron, zinc absorption may be diminished.
• Iron absorption can be hampered by penicillamine and antacids.
• By spacing the administration of each product by several hours, such potential interactions can be avoided.
• Zinc buildup is a possibility in patients with renal failure.