Description

Ipec-Plus is a formulation of iron polymaltose complex, folic acid and zinc sulfate.

Presentation

    Each film coated tablet contains Iron (III) Hydroxide Polymaltose Complex INN 188 mg equivalent to 47 mg elemental Iron, Folic Acid BP 0.5 mg and Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate USP 61.8 mg equivalent to 22.5 mg elemental Zinc.

Indications

    Prevention and treatment of iron, folic acid and zinc deficiency.

Dosage & Administration

    One tablet daily. Two tablets may be required a day in severe cases or as directed by the physician.

Contrainidications

    Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the formulation.

Warning & Precautions

    As with all iron preparations, a dark coloration of the stool may occur which is without clinical significance.

Side effects

    lpec-PIus is well tolerated. Occasionally gastrointestinal irritations such as sensation of repletion, pressure in the epigastric region, nausea, constipation or diarrhoea can occur.

Drug interaction

    No interaction have been found between iron polymaltose and food or between iron polymaltose and other drugs due to its non-ionic nature.

Use in special groups

    Recommended in pregnancy and lactation. 

Packing

    Each box contains 100 tablets in blister pack.