Ferro sanol 30mg/ml drops

Ferro sanol 30mg/ml in detail

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

Method of use
Prepare the medicine and take it. To do this, add it to half a glass of water or tea and stir thoroughly.
In infants, you can give the medicine directly into the bottle or administer it with a teaspoon before breastfeeding. The medicine can also be administered mixed into porridge.

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the illness. 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 forget to take the medicine,
continue taking it as normal (i.e. not with twice the prescribed amount) at the next prescribed time.

As a general rule, make sure you take the medicine carefully, especially with 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.

The medicine may be used for a maximum of 3 months after opening/preparation!
The medicine must be stored after opening/preparation
- at room temperature
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container).
- stored in the dark (e.g. in the outer carton)
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
- 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 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 indication 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
- Discolouration of the teeth, which can be avoided by good oral hygiene

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 if you are allergic to iron hydroxide sucrose!
- Caution if you are allergic to the sweetener saccharin (E number E 954)!
- Caution if you are allergic to ascorbic acid (vitamin C)!
- Caution if you are intolerant to fructose (fruit sugar). 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 always tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicines 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.

Dosage

For infants, the medicine is dosed according to body weight. The following guidelines are given:2 drops2-4 times dailyInfants of 2-3 kg body weightbefore or after a meal (approx. 2 hours)3 drops2-4 times dailyInfants of 3-4 kg body weightbefore or after a meal (approx. 2 hours)4 drops2-4 times dailyInfants weighing 4-5 kg before or after a meal (approx. 2 hours)5 drops2-4 times dailyInfants weighing 5-10 kg before or after a meal (approx. 2 hours)For infants and children, the medicine is dosed according to body weight. The following guidelines are given:10 drops2-4 times a dayToddlers and children from 10 kg body weightbefore or after a meal (approx. 2 hours)Start of treatment - adults:35 drops3-4 times a dayAdults from 50 to 65 kg body weightbefore or after a meal (approx. 2 hours)35 drops4-6 times dailyAdults over 65 kg body weightbefore or after a meal (approx. 2 hours)Follow-up treatment - adults:35 drops1-2 times dailyAdults over 50 kg body weightin the morning, possibly also in the evening, before or after a meal (approx. 2 hours)