• Trinsicon indications
• Uses of Trinsicon in details
• Trinsicon dosage
• Trinsicon interactions
• Trinsicon side effects
• Trinsicon contraindications

What is Trinsicon?

Treating and preventing low levels of iron in the blood caused by certain types of anemia. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Trinsicon is a combination of iron, vitamins, folic acid, and a stomach absorption substance. It also contains senna, which is a laxative. Trinsicon works by replacing iron, certain vitamins, and folic acid in your body. The stomach absorption substance helps the body to absorb Trinsicon. The senna is used to treat constipation that may be caused by the iron in Trinsicon.

Trinsicon indications

Trinsicon™ is a multifactor preparation effective in the treatment of anemias that respond to oral hematinics, including pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias and also irondeficiency anemia. Therapeutic quantities of hematopoietic factors that are known to be important are present in the recommended daily dose.

How should I use Trinsicon?

Use Trinsicon drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Trinsicon drops by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Trinsicon drops may be taken by mouth directly or mixed with fruit juice, cereal, or other food.
• Use the dropper that comes with Trinsicon drops to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
• Shake well before each use.
• Avoid taking Trinsicon drops with dairy products; they may interfere with the absorption of the iron in Trinsicon drops.
• Do not take an antacid within several hours before or after you take Trinsicon drops.
• Many medicines (eg, used for infection, blood pressure, low blood platelets, osteoporosis) should not be taken at the same time as Trinsicon drops; their effectiveness may be decreased. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your dose of Trinsicon drops should be separated from your dose of any of your other medicines.
• If you miss a dose of Trinsicon drops, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Trinsicon drops.

Uses of Trinsicon in details

This medication is a multivitamin and iron product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy. Vitamins and iron are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health.

How to use Trinsicon

Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily or as directed. Follow all directions on the product package, or take as directed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dosage. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not crush or chew this medication. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.

This medication is best taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Take with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs you otherwise. If stomach upset occurs, you may take this medication with food. Avoid taking antacids, dairy products, tea, or coffee within 2 hours before or after this medication because they will decrease its effectiveness. Do not lie down for 10 minutes after taking this medication.

Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.

Trinsicon dosage

Trinsicon Dosage

Generic name: IRON 150mg, FOLIC ACID 1mg, CYANOCOBALAMIN 25ug

Dosage form: capsule

See also:

• Trinsicon Plus capsule
• Ferrex 28 tablet

The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Usual adult dosage is 1 capsule daily, or as directed by a physician.

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Trinsicon interactions

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What other drugs will affect Trinsicon?

When this drug applied simultaneously with:

- inhibitors of CYP3A4 (erythromycin, cimetidine) decreased clearance of sildenafil, increasing the concentration of Trinsicon Intra Labs India in plasma.

- indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir increases the plasma C_max and AUC of sildenafil, which is due to inhibition of CYP3A4 isoenzyme under the influence of indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir.

One might expect that stronger inhibitors of isoenzyme CYP3A4, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole would increase the concentration of this medication in the blood plasma.

While the use with nitrates the hypotensive effect of nitrates increases.

There was described a case of rhabdomyolysis symptoms after a single oral dose of sildenafil in patients receiving simvastatin.

Trinsicon side effects

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What are the possible side effects of Trinsicon?

Applies to Trinsicon: tablets

Other dosage forms:

• caplets
• drops
• syrup

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; dark or green stools; mild diarrhea; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Trinsicon (the active ingredient contained in Trinsicon)

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; numbness or tingling of the skin; severe or persistent stomach pain or cramping.

Trinsicon contraindications

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What is the most important information I should know about Trinsicon?

Trinsicon™ is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis are contraindicated to iron therapy.

WARNING: ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE OF IRON-CONTAINING PRODUCTS IS A LEADING CAUSE OF FATAL POISONING IN CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE.

Active ingredient matches for Trinsicon:

Multivitamin with iron

Cyanocobalamin/ferrous fumarate/folic acid/intrinsic factor in Canada, South Africa, Austria, Thailand.

Ferrous Fumarate/Folic Acid/Intrinsic Factor/Vitamin B12

Ferrous fumarate/folic acid/intrinsic factor/vitamin B12 substances in United States.

Cobalamin concentrate/extract of liver and stomach/Hydroxocobalamin with concentrated intrinsic factor in Spain.

References

1. DailyMed. "ASCORBIC ACID; BIOTIN; CYANOCOBALAMIN; DEXPANTHENOL; ERGOCALCIFEROL; FOLIC ACID; NIACINAMIDE; PHYTONADIONE; PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE; RIBOFLAVIN 5'-PHOSPHATE SODIUM; THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE; VITAMIN A; VITAMIN E: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
2. PubChem. "INTRINSIC FACTOR". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sub... (accessed September 17, 2018).
3. PubChem. "folic acid". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).

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