Compiron - Syrup Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose - 200ml 1 200ml bot(s) / 200ml bot Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Introduction: Compiron is an iron replacement product. It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have too few red blood cells because you have too little iron in your body (iron-deficiency anaemia). Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body. Take Compiron as a whole – do not break, chew or crush them. You will be watched carefully to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction. Your doctor will decide how much dose you need depending on the cause of your anaemia, it may help to eat a well-balanced... Uses of Compiron: Iron deficiency anemiaAnemia due to chronic kidney disease Side effects of Compiron: NauseaDark colored stoolDiarrheaConstipation How to use Compiron: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Compiron is to be taken empty stomach. How Compiron works: Compiron is an anti-anemic medication. It replenishes the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for the formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen. What if you forget to take Compiron?: If you miss a dose of Compiron, please consult your doctor. Indication: Iron-deficiency anemia Adult Dose: Dosage and duration of therapy are dependent upon the extent of iron deficiency. Adults: 10 ml once or twice daily Child Dose: Dosage and duration of therapy are dependent upon the extent of iron deficiency. Children (6 - 12 years): 10 ml daily Children (2 - 6 years): 5 ml daily Premature infants & Infants: 3.33 mg of elemental iron/kg body weight (0.06 ml drops/kg body weight) daily. Contraindication: Hypersensitivity or intolerance to iron and overloading of iron in the body. Anaemia not caused by iron deficiency. Disturbances in iron utilisation, thalassemia. Patients receiving repeated blood transfusion. Parenteral: Iron overload, Ostler-Rendu-Weber syndrome, chronic polyarthritis, bronchial asthma, inflammation or infection of kidney or liver, uncontrolled hyperparathyroidism, decompensated liver cirrhosis. Pregnancy (1st trimester). Mode of Action: Iron polymaltose is a water soluble, macro-molecular complex of iron (III) hydroxide and isomaltose. It is used in the treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia. Precaution: Avoid concomitant parenteral and oral iron admin, oral iron therapy should start at least 1 wk after last iron inj. Parenteral: Pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimester), allergies, hepatic and liver insufficiency, low iron binding capacity and or folic acid deficiency. Facilities for CPR should be available during admin. Excessive IV infusion rate may cause nausea and epigastric upset. IV infusion route should be used only if IM route is unacceptable and when there is no stored iron in the bone marrow. Side Effect: GI irritation, epigastric pain, stomach cramping, constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dark stools, heart burn, discoloured urine, teeth staining. IM: pain at inj site, abdominal pain at lower quadrant and local inflammation with inguinal lymphadenopathy. IV: Joint and muscle pain, bronchospasm, hypotension, tachycardia, flushing, sweating, dizziness. Potentially Fatal: Parenteral: Anaphylactoid reactions, circulatory collapse. Interaction: Concurrent use with psychotropic drugs may worsen constipation. Increased systemic side effects with concomitant ACE inhibitors and parenteral iron admin.