Tynifer 30mg 4 Capsules

✔️ Medicinal Benefits

• Contains iron, which combines with hemoglobin to transport oxygen throughout the body.
• Enhances immunity, has anti-carcinogenic properties, and supports cognitive functions.
• Essential during pregnancy to prevent anemia and related complications.

✔️ Common Side Effects

• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Stomach cramps
• Dark stools
• Loss of appetite
• Upset stomach

These effects are usually mild and subside over time. Contact your doctor if they persist.

✔️ Ferric Maltol Capsule: Usage Guidelines

• Take on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
• Swallow the capsule whole; do not open, break, or chew it.
• Recommended Dose: 30 mg twice daily (BID).
• Treatment duration varies depending on the severity of iron deficiency:
  • Minimum Duration: 12 weeks.
  • Continue treatment until ferritin levels return to the normal range.

✔️ Interaction

Drug-Drug Interactions: Avoid combining IRON with:

• Rheumatoid arthritis medications (penicillamine)
• Cholesterol-lowering drugs (cholestyramine)
• Parkinson’s treatments (levodopa, entacapone)
• Thyroid medications (levothyroxine)
• Antibiotics (chloramphenicol, tetracyclines)
• Blood pressure medicines (methyldopa)
• Antacids

Drug-Food Interactions:

• Avoid dairy products, eggs, and alcohol, as they may reduce iron absorption.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Use cautiously in patients with:

• Heart, liver, or kidney diseases
• Iron overload disorders
• Gastrointestinal conditions like ulcers or colitis

✔️ Overdose Risk:

Iron poisoning is a leading cause of accidental deaths in children under 6 years. Keep out of their reach.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

1. Inform your doctor if allergic to IRON or its inactive ingredients.
2. Medical History:
   • Disclose heart, kidney, or liver disease.
   • Caution with iron overload disorders (e.g., hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis).
   • Notify the doctor if you have intestinal issues (e.g., ulcers or colitis).
3. Safe when prescribed; often used during pregnancy and early breastfeeding.
4. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may reduce iron absorption.
5. Safe for pediatric use when advised by a doctor.

✔️ Storage:

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight