Dr. Meyer Liquid Iron oral liquid bottle 100.0 ml #1

What are the contraindications for using Liquid Iron?

Liquid Iron should not be given to patients receiving repeated blood transfusions or to patients with anaemias. It should also not be administered concomitantly with parenteral Iron.

What are the dosages for Liquid Iron?

* **Children (6-12 years):** 5 ml two times daily. * **Adults:** 5 ml-10 ml two times daily. * **Pregnancy and Stress:** 5 ml two times daily. * **Or as prescribed by the physician.**

What are the potential side effects of Liquid Iron?

Liquid Iron is generally well-tolerated, but some individuals may experience gastrointestinal upsets due to iron intolerance. This can be minimized by reducing the dosage and administering after meals.

What is the composition of Liquid Iron?

Each 5 ml contains: * Ferric Ammonium Citrate U.S.P. (Equivalent to 40 mg elemental iron) * Folic Acid B.P. 200 mcg * Vitamin B12 B.P. 3 mcg

What are the potential adverse reactions of Liquid Iron?

At recommended dosages, the side effects are unlikely to be encountered. However, taking large doses can lead to: * Epigastric pain * Diarrhea * Vomiting * Haematemesis * Circulatory failure

What should be done in case of an overdose of Liquid Iron?

Contact a doctor immediately. For acute poisoning, wash out the stomach with a 1% sodium bicarbonate solution and then give 5 to 10g of Desferrioxamine Mesylate in 50 to 100 ml of water by mouth or by stomach tube to chelate any iron left in the stomach and prevent further absorption. If Desferrioxamine Mesylate is not available, empty the stomach immediately by emesis and lavage using 1 to 5% solution of sodium Bicarbonate and leave up to about 300 ml of the solution in the stomach.

What are the indications and uses of Liquid Iron?

Liquid Iron is indicated in: * Iron deficiency anaemia caused by trauma, surgery, hookworm infestation, child delivery, menstruation and dietary deficiency. * Situations of increased iron demand like pregnancy, lactation, growing children, and the elderly with poor iron ingestion or absorption. * Convalescence from prolonged and debilitating illness with symptoms like weakness, lack of concentration, lassitude, pallor, and tiredness. * Anaemia due to febrile illness like malaria, typhoid, and influenza.

How is Liquid Iron stored?

Store below 30°C. Keep away from light.

Does Liquid Iron have any potential interactions with other medications?

This information is not included in the provided text. It is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist about potential drug interactions before taking Liquid Iron if you are currently on other medications.

Does Liquid Iron have a known warning or safety precautions?

Do not use this preparation for other health conditions. Keep medicines away from children.

How does Liquid Iron work to improve iron levels?

The key ingredient, Ferric Ammonium Citrate, is a well-tolerated iron supplement. It provides optimum tolerance and rapidly replenishes iron stores, leading to faster correction of anemia.

What roles do the other ingredients in Liquid Iron, Folic Acid and Vitamin B12, play in blood health?

* **Folic Acid** aids cell division and the production of red blood cells, including maturation of megaloblasts into normoblasts. * **Vitamin B12** is essential for proper red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis. It acts as a cofactor for methionine synthase and L-methylmalonyl-CoA mutase, both vital in various metabolic pathways, including hemoglobin synthesis.