Iron tablets-ratiopharm N 50mg

Iron tablets-ratiopharm N 50mg in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the disease. It should therefore be determined in consultation with your doctor. In principle, iron therapy is required over a period of at least 8 weeks. After normalization of the iron levels, treatment should be continued for a further 6-8 weeks.

Overdosing?
A variety of overdosing symptoms can occur, including nausea, bloody vomiting, stomach problems, diarrhea, drowsiness and circulatory collapse. Small children are particularly at risk. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

Forgotten to take it?
Continue taking the medicine as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

The medicine must be stored away from heat.what are the reasons for not using it?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Anemia with iron utilization disorder, e.g:
- Sideroachrestic anemia
- thalassemia
- Lead anemia
- Hemochromatosis (iron overload)
- Hemolytic anemia (anemia due to shortened lifespan of red blood cells)

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Gastritis
- Ulcers in the digestive tract
- Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 25 kg body weight: As a rule, the medicine should not be used in this age group.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Gastrointestinal complaints, such as
- Abdominal pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- diarrhea
- constipation
- Black coloration of the stool, which is harmless

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Caution in case of allergy to iron hydroxide sucrose!
- Take care if you are intolerant to lactose. If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- Take care if you are intolerant to sucrose. If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
- Coffee, cola drinks, mate tea as well as green and black tea should be avoided during treatment with the medicine.
- Milk and dairy products (quark, yoghurt, cheese), mineral water, calcium-enriched drinks and mineral supplements should be avoided within 2 hours before and 4 hours after taking the medicine.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

Iron is a vital trace element and is involved in many metabolic processes in the body. Iron is important for the formation of red blood cells, for example.

Use

- Iron deficiency

Dosage

General dosage recommendation:1 tablet1-3 times dailyChildren from 25 kg body weightbefore a meal (approx. 1 hour)1 tablet1-4 times dailyAdultsbefore a meal (approx. 1 hour)