Ferrous Fumarate, Folic Acid
Generic Name: ferrous fumarate, folic acid
Brand Names:
Matronex
INDICATIONS: Matronex is indicated to provide vitamins and minerals to women throughout pregnancy and during the postnatal period for both lactating and non-lactating mothers, and throughout the childbearing years. Matronex may be beneficial in improving the nutritional status of women prior to conception.
Overview
INDICATIONS: Matronex is indicated to provide vitamins and minerals to women throughout pregnancy and during the postnatal period for both lactating and non-lactating mothers, and throughout the childbearing years. Matronex may be beneficial in improving the nutritional status of women prior to conception.
Uses
INDICATIONS: Matronex is indicated to provide vitamins and minerals to women throughout pregnancy and during the postnatal period for both lactating and non-lactating mothers, and throughout the childbearing years. Matronex may be beneficial in improving the nutritional status of women prior to conception.
Dosage
DOSAGE: Adults (persons over 12 years of age) One (1) Matronex caplet daily, between meals, or as directed by a physician. Do not administer to children under the age of 12.
Warnings
WARNINGS: This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients; also, all iron compounds are contraindicated in patients with hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis, or hemolytic anemias. Pernicious anemia is a contraindication, as folic acid may obscure its signs and symptoms. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. Administration of folic acid alone is improper therapy for pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias in which vitamin B 12 is deficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferrous Fumarate, Folic Acid used for?▼
INDICATIONS: Matronex is indicated to provide vitamins and minerals to women throughout pregnancy and during the postnatal period for both lactating and non-lactating mothers, and throughout the childbearing years. Matronex may be beneficial in improving the nutritional status of women prior to conception.
What are the important warnings for Ferrous Fumarate, Folic Acid?▼
WARNINGS: This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients; also, all iron compounds are contraindicated in patients with hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis, or hemolytic anemias. Pernicious anemia is a contraindication, as folic acid may obscure its signs and symptoms. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. Administration of folic acid alone is improper therapy for pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias in which vitamin B 12 is deficient.
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Medical Disclaimer
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