Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin/Mineral Supplement
PrescriptionBrand names: IROSPAN 24/6
About This Medication
IROSPAN TABLET DESCRIPTION : Each light blue capsule-shaped film coated tablet has a pleasant sweet flavor with WC002 imprinted on one side. SUCCINIC ACID TABLET DESCRIPTION : Each white round film coated tablet has a pleasant sweet flavor with WC imprinted on one side.
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Side Effects Overview
Contraindications
Warnings: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-fatty acids per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including increased bleeding time and INR. Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients on anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired bleeding diathesis. Folic acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B12 is deficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
INDICATION AND USAGE: IROSPAN 24/6 is indicated for the treatment of all anemias that are responsive to oral iron therapy. These include: hypochromic anemia associated with pregnancy, chronic and/or acute blood loss, metabolic disease, post-surgical convalescence, and dietary needs.
Dosage and Administration Usual adult dosage is 1 tablet daily or as directed by a physician. The IROSPAN® carton contains a 30 day course of iron therapy that consists of 24 light blue tablets and 6 white tablets. Take 1 light blue tablet daily for 24 days, followed by 1 white tablet daily for 6 days. After the 30 tablets have been taken, a new course may be started if prescribed.
Warnings: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-fatty acids per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including increased bleeding time and INR. Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients on anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired bleeding diathesis. Folic acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B12 is deficient.
Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin/Mineral Supplement is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin/Mineral Supplement drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin/Mineral Supplement label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1102196 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin/Mineral Supplement (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS