Hemarate FA Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Elemental Fe 60 mg (as Fe sulfate 187 mg), folic acid 600 mcg, pyridoxine HCl (vit B₆) 20 mg, cyanocobalamin (vit B₁₂) 25 mcg

Indications/Uses

Prevention & treatment of Fe deficiency anemia, folate deficiency & for the lowering of plasma homocysteine.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 tab daily, as soon as pregnancy is detected.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Preferably taken between meals. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Conditions associated w/ Fe overload (eg, hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, thalassemia).

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Special Precautions

Chronic liver failure, alcoholic cirrhosis, chronic alcoholism & pancreatic insufficiency. History of gastritis, peptic ulcer & GI bleeding. Active or suspected infection. Moderate increase in Fe stores is associated w/ increased risk of ischemic heart disease & cancer.

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea. Fe: Vomiting, bloating, abdominal discomfort/epigastric pain, black stools, diarrhea, constipation & anorexia; metallic taste; flatulence, GI irritation, heartburn, stomach discomfort; hemosiderosis (long-term administration of large amounts of Fe). Vit B₆: Sleepiness; headache, paresthesia; decreased serum folic acid conc, increased AST.

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Drug Interactions

Reduced absorption of cefdinir, bisphosphonates, carbidopa/levodopa, entacapone, fluoroquinolones, levodopa, levothyroxine, methyldopa, mycophenolate mofetil, penicillamine, & tetracyclines.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Vitamins & Minerals (Pre & Post Natal) / Antianemics

ATC Classification

B03AE02 - iron, multivitamins and folic acid ; Belongs to the class of iron in other combinations. Used in the treatment of anemia.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Hemarate FA tab

Packing/Price

100's (P23/tab)

Hemarate FA

Manufacturer:

BIOFEMME, Inc

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc