Iron polymaltose as present in Ferose tablets and syrup provides an ideal preparation for all iron deficiency anemias.
It
is rapidly absorbed, with a high rate of iron utilization and produces
an effective increase in Haemoglobin. Due to its favourable nonionic
nature it has the following properties unlike ionised iron salt
preparations:
Ferose does not give rise to irritation of the intestinal mucosa and does not stain the teeth.
Ferose has palatable, non metallic taste
Acceptable even by the most resistant patients of
all ages).
Ferose has excellent tolerance.
How to use:
Children under 12 years:
Syrup: 1 teaspoonful 1 - 2 times daily during or after meals.
Infants:
Begin
with ½ of a teaspoonful daily and increase to 1 teaspoonful daily.
Ferose Syrup may be mixed with fruits or vegetable juices or other
liquid if desired.
Caution & Warnings:
As with all iron preparations, a dark colouration of the stool may occur which is without clinical significance.
Ingredients:
Each teaspoonful (5ml) syrup contains 50mg of Iron as Ferric hydroxide-polymaltose complex