Sorbifer Douroules, 50 pcs.

Anemia, Prevention of iron deficiency, Weakness and fatigue

• Iron deficiency anemia.
• Iron deficiency.
• Prophylactic use in pregnancy, lactation and blood donors.

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Indications

Iron deficiency anemia.
Iron deficiency.
Prophylactic use during pregnancy, lactation and in blood donors.

Pharmacological effect

Pharmacotherapeutic group:

Special instructions

Darkening of the stool is possible, which has no clinical significance.
Pregnancy and lactation
Sorbifer Durules can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Active ingredient

Ferrous sulfate, [Ascorbic acid]

Composition

Each film-coated tablet contains

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Esophageal stenosis and/or obstructive changes in the digestive tract.
Increased iron content in the body (hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis).
Impaired iron utilization (lead anemia, sideroblastic anemia, hemolytic anemia).
Children under 12 years of age (due to lack of clinical data).
With caution: gastric and duodenal ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases (enteritis, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease).

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation.

The incidence of side effects from the gastrointestinal tract may increase with increasing doses from 100 to 400 mg. Rarely (<1/100), the following side effects may occur: ulcerative lesions of the esophagus, esophageal stenosis, allergic reactions (itching, rash), skin hyperthermia, headache, dizziness, weakness.

Interaction

Durules may reduce the absorption of concomitantly administered enoxacin, clodronate, grepafloxacin, levodopa, levofloxacin, methyldopa, penicillamine, tetracyclines and thyroid hormones.

The simultaneous use of Sorbifer Durules and antacid preparations containing aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate may reduce the absorption of iron.

The maximum possible time interval should be maintained between taking Sorbifer Durules and any of these drugs.

The recommended minimum time interval between doses is 2 hours, except when taking tetracyclines, where the minimum interval should be 3 hours. Sorbifer Durules should not be combined with the following drugs: ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, norfloxacin and ofloxacin.

Overdose

Symptoms: abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea mixed with blood, fatigue or weakness, hyperthermia, parasthesia, pale skin, cold clammy sweat, acidosis, weak pulse, decreased blood pressure, palpitations.

Storage conditions

In a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 20 °C.

Shelf life

3 years.

Manufacturer

EGIS, Hungary