Usage instructions:
Dosage and directions for use: Ferrimed® capsules: Therapeutic dose: Two to four capsules (100 mg to 200 mg elemental iron, and 300 µg to 600 µg folic acid) per day or as recommended by a medical practitioner. Supplementary dose: One to two capsules (50 mg to 100 mg elemental iron, and 150 µg to 300 µg folic acid) per day. The capsules must be taken in divided doses with meals. Ferrimed® D.S. Chewable Tablets: Therapeutic dose: Chew or swallow one to two tablets (100 mg to 200 mg elemental iron) per day. The tablets must be taken in divided doses with meals. Ferrimed® Syrup: Dosage Regimen: Adults - Initially 25 mg to 50 mg elemental iron (2.5 ml to 5 ml syrup) per day increased with 25 to 50 mg (2.5 to 5 ml) increments to 200 mg (20 ml syrup) per day. The syrup should be taken in two to three divided doses per day, with meals. Children (6 - 12 years) - 25 mg to 125 mg elemental iron (2.5 ml to 12.5 ml syrup) (3 mg elemental iron/kg body weight) per day. The syrup should be taken in one or two divided doses per day, with meals. Children (2 - 5 years) - 15 mg to 50 mg elemental iron (1.5 ml to 5 ml syrup) (3 mg elemental iron/kg body weight) per day. The syrup should be taken in one or two divided doses per day, with meals. Infants (6 months - 2 years) - Up to 6 mg elemental iron/kg body weight per day. The syrup should be taken in 3 to 4 divided doses with feeds. Infants (under 6 months) - 10 to 25 mg elemental iron (1 ml to 2.5 ml syrup) per day. The syrup should be taken in 3 to 4 divided doses with feeds. The dose must take into account any supplemental iron contained in the formulation. Low birth weight infants or infants with low iron stores - Initially 2 mg/kg body weight per day, decreased gradually to 1 mg/kg body weight per day. See enclosed package insert. Shake bottle before use.

Storage instructions:
Store below 25 degrees C in a dark, dry place.

Warnings:
Side-effects and special precautions: The oral administration of iron preparations may cause gastro-intestinal irritation and abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. Other gastro-intestinal effects may include either diarrhoea or constipation. The faeces may be coloured black. Lassitude and headache may occur. Notice to diabetics: Ferrimed® Capsules = 0.1 bread units per capsule. Ferrimed® D.S. Chewable Tablets = 0.04 bread units per tablet. Ferrimed® Syrup = 0.2 bread units per 5 ml syrup. Known symptoms of overdosage and particulars of its treatment. See side-effects and special precautions. Acute iron overdose can be divided into four stages. In the first phase of acute iron overdosage, which occurs up to 6 hours after oral ingestion, gastro-intestinal toxicity, notably vomiting and diarrhoea, predominates. Other effects may include cardiovascular disorders such as hypotension and tachycardia; metabolic changes including acidosis and hyperglycaemia; as well as central nervous system depression ranging from lethargy to coma. Patients with mild to moderate poisoning only do not generally progress past this first phase. The second phase may occur at 6 to 24 hours after ingestion and is characterised by a temporary remission or clinical stabilisation. In the third phase gastro-intestinal toxicity recurs together with shock, metabolic acidosis, convulsions, coma, hepatic necrosis and jaundice, hypoglycaemia, coagulation disorders, oliguria or renal failure and pulmonary oedema. The fourth phase may occur several weeks after ingestion and is characterised by gastro-intestinal obstruction and possibly late hepatic damage. In treating acute iron poisoning, speed is essential to block absorption of iron from the alimentary tract. Emesis or lavage should be considered and serum-iron concentrations may be an aid to estimating the severity of the poisoning. Chelation therapy with desferrioxamine, according to the instructions on the package insert, may be necessary. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Keep out of reach of children.

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