ferro sanol® duodenal 100mg

Ferro sanol duodenal 100mg in detail

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

Method of use?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water). To make it easier to take, you can open the capsule and swallow only the contents. Drink plenty of liquid afterwards.

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.

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

If you have forgotten to take the medicine,
continue taking it as normal (i.e. not with twice the prescribed amount) at the next prescribed time.

In general, the following applies: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing in infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.

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

The medicine must be stored away from heat.What speaks against use?

Always:
- hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- anaemia with iron utilisation disorder, e.g.
- Sideroachrestic anaemia
- Thalassaemia
- Lead anaemia
- Haemochromatosis (iron overload)
- Haemolytic anaemia (anaemia due to shortened lifespan of red blood cells)

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

What age group should be considered?
- Children under 6 years of age: The medicine must not be used.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine has no harmful effects on the development of your child or the birth.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, there is no evidence that the medicine should not be used during 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 use in the case of a contraindication.

What adverse effects can occur?

- Gastrointestinal complaints, such as:
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Black discolouration 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 treated patients.
- Caution in case of allergy to iron hydroxide sucrose!
- Caution in case of allergy to ascorbic acid (vitamin C)!
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore always tell your doctor or pharmacist about 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.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

Iron is one of the vital trace elements and is involved in many metabolic processes in the body. For example, iron is important for the formation of red blood cells.

Application

There are various causes of anaemia. Only the doctor can decide whether the medicine is effective against the present form of anaemia. Iron deficiency- Iron deficiency anaemia (anaemia due to iron deficiency)

Dosage

General dosage recommendation:1 capsule1 time dailyChildren from 6 years of age (from 20 kg body weight) and adultsIn the morning, before or after a meal (approx. 2 hours)For severe forms:1 capsule2 times dailyAdolescents aged 15 years and over (50-60 kg body weight) and adultsMorning and evening, before or after a meal (approx. 2 hours)1 capsule2-3 times dailyAdolescents aged 15 years and over (60 kg body weight) and adultsMorning and evening, possibly also at midday, before or after a meal (approx. 2 hours)