HAEMA
Tablet
Dose Type
Ferrous Sulphate 60mg + Folic Acid 0.04mg
Generic Name
Taurus Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
HAEMA is brand name of Ferrous Sulphate 60mg + Folic Acid 0.04mg. This haematinic preparation is used in the treatment of Iron deficiency Anaemia,Pernicious Anaemia and Megaloblastic anaemia.
Therapeutic Class
Ferrous Sulphate(Anti- anemic, Haematinic)
Folic acid (Vitamin B9)
Dose and Direction of Use
Swallow the tablet whole by mouth. You can take it with or without food but it is better to take at a fixed time. Don't crush, chew or break the tablet. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
Mode of Action
Ferrous sulfate replaces iron stores found in hemoglobin in red blood cells, myoglobin and other heme enzymes in the body. Additionally, ferrous sulfate allows the transportation of oxygen via hemoglobin. Approximately 60% of iron is stored in hemoglobin in red blood cells, while 9% is stored in myoglobin and other heme enzymes. Additionally, 25% is held in reserve in reticulocytes of the liver, spleen and bones.
Folic Acid is a form of the water-soluble vitamin B9 and is a key factor in the synthesis of nucleic acid (DNA & RNA). It is vital for production of healthy red blood cells.
Uses
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Iron deficiency Anaemia
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Pernicious Anaemia
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Megaloblastic anaemia
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to this medicine
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem, heart problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.