Ferrum Hausmann 50mg iron/ml solution

Ferrum Hausmann 50mg iron/ml solution in detail

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

Method of administration?

Take the medicine. You can dilute the medicine with water or tea.
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 is usually 3 months, but depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the disease. It should therefore be determined in consultation with your doctor.

Overdose?

A variety of overdose symptoms can occur, 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 it,

continue taking it as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.
In general: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, 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.

Storage

Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicine must not be used for more than 2 months after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation!

What speaks against use?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Anaemia with iron utilisation disorder, such as e.g.B.
- 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:
- Gastritis
- Ulcers in the digestive tract
- Inflammatory bowel disease, such as:
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease
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.
- Lactation: 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 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 patients treated.

What should you be aware of?

- Caution in case of allergy to iron hydroxide sucrose!
- Parabens (preservatives e.g. E 214 - E 219) can cause hypersensitivity reactions, even with a time delay.
- Caution in case of intolerance 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 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

- Iron deficiency

Dosage

For premature babies, the medicine is dosed according to body weight. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on this

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