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Alneed (Ferrous Sulphate, Folic Acid, Vit-B1, B2, B6, Nicotinamide & Ascorbic Acid) Therapeutic Group: Vitamins and Minerals

Written By Osan tread Network on Tuesday, 26 May 2015 | Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Presentation
Alneed : Each capsule contains -

Dried Ferrous Sulphate BP 150 mg

Folic Acid (vitamin-B9) BP 500 mcg

Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin-B1) USP 2 mg

Riboflavin (vitamin-B2) USP 2 mg

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (vitamin-B6) BP 1 mg

Nicotinamide (vitamin-B3) USP 10 mg

Ascorbic Acid (vitamin-C) USP 50 mg


Descriptions
Alneed is a special preparation of Iron, Folic acid, B-vitamins and Vitamin-C.

 Indications
Alneed is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of Iron, Folic acid, B-vitamins and Vitamin-C deficiency, especially during pregnancy and lactation.

Dosage & Administration
One capsule daily. In more severe cases, 2 capsules a day may be required or as directed by the physician.

Side Effects
Generally well tolerated. However, a few allergic reactions may be seen.

Precautions
Care should be taken in patients who may develop iron overload, such as those with hemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia or red cell aplasia. Iron chelates with tetracycline and absorption may be impaired.

Contraindications
This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

 Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Recommended.


Overdose
Accidental overdose of iron containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children fewer than 6. Avoid higher doses if you have liver disease or hemochromatosis; excess can cause bloody diarrhea, vomiting, acidosis, darkened stools, abdominal pain. Symptoms may clear in a few hours. Riboflavin is reported to be completely safe and no toxic symptoms have been reported so far. Higher doses of Nicotinamide may cause vomiting, diarrhea. Sensory neuropathy was observed in individuals consuming more than 200 mg Pyridoxine for very long periods. No cases of Folic acid overdosages have been reported. Acute ingestion of Ascorbic acid, even of massive doses, is unlikely to cause significant effects.

Commercial Packaging
Alneed : Each box contains 10 blister strips of 10's capsule.

Storage
Store in a dry place below 25 °C. Protect from light.




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