Ferrous Gluconate

Ferrous Gluconate used to prevent or treat low iron blood levels in iron deficiency anemia.


Adult Dose
Dose: 1.8 g
Single Dose: 1.8 (1.8)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose: 2.5 ml
Single Dose: 2.5 (2.5)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route:
Instructions:
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin. . The Molecular Weight of Ferrous Gluconate is 446.00. It is weakly acidic drug.
Contraindications
Ferrous Gluconate is contraindicated in conditions like Hemochromatosis,Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Effects
Ferrous Gluconate produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Coma, Shock. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Ferrous Gluconate therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ferrous Gluconate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Nausea, Chills, Flushing, Convulsions, Dehydration, Staining of teeth, dizziness, Low blood presure, Diarrhoea, Vomiting blood.
Indications
Ferrous Gluconate is primarily indicated in conditions like Iron deficiency anemia., and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Chronic lymphocytic lymphoma, Iron deficiency anaemia, Persistant neutropenia in advanced hiv infection, Severe chronic neutropenia.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Ferrous Gluconate was found.
Interfrence
None well documented
Risks
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Elixir Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Warnings
Discontinue use if symptoms of intolerance appear. Occasional gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort, as nausea, may be minimized by taking it with meal.
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