Ranferon-12 capsules #120
Manufacturer: Ranbaxy Nigeria Limited and Sun Pharma Company, Nigeria
Composition: multivitamin + iron + mineral
What are the ingredients in Ranferon-12 capsules?
Ferrous Fumarate BP: 305 mg (equivalent to 100 mg of elemental iron) Folic Acid BP: 0.75 mg Cyanocobalamin USP: 5 mcg Ascorbic Acid USP: 75.0 mg Zinc Sulphate BP: 5.0 mg
When should iron compounds not be given to patients?
Patients receiving repeated blood transfusions or those with anaemias not caused by iron deficiency unless iron deficiency is also present.
What precautions should be taken when administering Ranferon-12 to patients with iron storage or absorption issues?
Care should be taken in patients with hemochromatosis, hemoglobinopathies, or existing gastrointestinal diseases.
What precautions should be taken when administering liquid iron preparations?
Dilute with water and swallow through a straw to prevent tooth discoloration.
What precautions should be taken when administering vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)?
Confirm diagnosis of vitamin B12 deficiency before administration. Monitor blood regularly.
What precautions should be taken when administering folic acid?
Never give alone or with inadequate vitamin B12 for undiagnosed megaloblastic anemia.
What precautions should be taken when administering zinc?
Prolonged high doses may lead to copper deficiency.
What are the potential interactions with iron supplements?
Compounds containing calcium, magnesium, bicarbonates, carbonates, oxalates, phosphates, eggs, coffee, tea, or whole grain breads and cereals may impair iron absorption. Tetracyclines, trientine, and zinc salts may also decrease iron absorption.
What are the potential interactions with vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)?
Absorption may be reduced by neomycin, aminosalicylic acid, histamine H-antagonists, and colchicines. Serum concentrations may be decreased by oral contraceptives.
What are the potential interactions with folic acid?
Folate deficiency states may be produced by analgesics, antiepileptic or anticonvulsants, oral contraceptives, antituberculous drugs, alcohol, and folic acid antagonists.
What are the potential interactions with zinc sulphate?
Alteration in serum concentration of copper, high-density lipoproteins (HDL), and alkaline phosphatase.
What are the potential interactions with ascorbic acid?
May impair gastrointestinal absorption of anticoagulants. May result in metabolism of ascorbic acid to oxalate. Incompatible in solution with aminophylline, bleomycin, erythromycin, lactobionate, nafcillin, nitrofurantoin sodium, conjugated estrogens, sodium bicarbonate, sulfafurazole diethanolamine, chloramphenicol sodium succinate, chlorthiazide sodium, and hydrocortisone sodium succinate. Increases the apparent half-life of acetaminophen and enhances iron absorption.
Why is Ranferon-12 used to treat iron deficiency anemia?
Iron deficiency is the most common cause of nutritional anemia.
How does iron work in the body?
Vital role in oxygen transport and oxidative metabolism.
How do folic acid and cyanocobalamin work in the body?
Essential for various metabolic pathways. Deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemias and neurological damage.
How does zinc work in the body?
Necessary for the proper functioning of over 200 metalloenzymes.
How does ascorbic acid work in the body?
Source of vitamin C, may be beneficial during infection.
What is Ranferon-12 indicated for?
Treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
How is Ranferon-12 administered?
Orally.
What is the usual recommended dosage?
One capsule two or three times daily.
What are the symptoms of iron overdose?
Abdominal pain, vomiting, cardiovascular collapse with coma.
What is the treatment for iron overdose?
Inducing vomiting, parenteral injection of desferrioxamine mesylate, gastric lavage, milk and/or 5% sodium bicarbonate solution. Fluid replacement is essential.
What are the potential long-term sequelae of iron overdose?
Hepatic necrosis, pyloric stenosis, acute toxic encephalitis, CNS damage.
Is Ranferon-12 safe for pregnant women?
Adequate studies in humans have not been done.
Is Ranferon-12 safe for breastfeeding mothers?
Cyanocobalamin is excreted in breast milk in very small concentrations.
Is folic acid safe for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers?
Normal daily amounts have not been documented to cause problems.
Is zinc sulphate safe for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers?
Normal daily amounts have not been documented to cause problems.
Is ascorbic acid safe for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers?
Normal daily amounts have not been documented to cause problems.
What are the potential adverse effects of iron?
Gastrointestinal irritation, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, blackening of the teeth, black feces.
What are the potential adverse effects of vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)?
Allergic hypersensitivity reactions, arrhythmias, nausea, headache.
What are the potential adverse effects of folic acid?
No effects reported.
What are the potential adverse effects of zinc sulphate?
No effects reported.
What are the potential adverse effects of ascorbic acid?
Kidney stones, renal calcification, dizziness, faintness, diarrhea, flushing, headache, increased urination, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps.
What are the potential long-term adverse effects of ascorbic acid?
Breakdown of tooth enamel.
How should Ranferon-12 capsules be stored?
Below 25°C, protected from moisture.
What is the price of Ranferon-12 capsules #120?
The price of Ranferon-12 capsules #120 is ₦ 5341.87, exclusively for online orders through the Intaila mobile application