Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose

Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose is a water soluble, macromolecular iron oxide complex of poly nuclear iron and partially hydrolyzed dextrin. It is used to effectively treat iron deficiency anemia and latent iron deficiency. It can also be used in adjunctive therapy, in combination with other drugs, to treat conditions such as cough and anorexic seizures.

Before using Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose you need to tell your doctor if you have any allergies to any medicines or substances, if you have a history of liver diseases, kidney diseases or diabetes, if you are using any prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, or other herbal and dietary pills and supplements, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have allergies to certain medicines or foods or if you have any pre-existing diseases.

Common side effects of Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose include diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, abdominal pain, restlessness, hyperventilation, nausea, sweating, epigastric discomfort, local inflammation, heartburn and joint or muscle pain. Rare side effects include hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, hypoglycemia, endocrine dysfunction, metabolic acidosis, tachycardia, convulsions, hypotensive collapse, and coma.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Iron Deficiency Anemia

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Abdominal Cramp

• Constipation

• Epigastric Pain

• Diarrhoea

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Qron 20mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Qron 20mg injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose, please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose as ingredient

• Omron 20Mg Injection

  Gujarat Terce Laboratories Ltd

• Qron 20Mg Injection

  La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

The active constituent of this medication is a macromolecular complex that generally gets absorbed by the small intestine. The absorbed iron is stored in the liver as ferritin and used for various functions.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.