• Fesozinc Tablet indications
• Uses of Fesozinc Tablet in details
• Fesozinc Tablet description
• Fesozinc Tablet dosage
• Fesozinc Tablet interactions
• Fesozinc Tablet side effects
• Fesozinc Tablet contraindications

What is Fesozinc Tablet?

Fesozinc Tablet is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

Fesozinc Tablet is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body).

Fesozinc Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Fesozinc Tablet indications

used to treat or prevent a lack of these nutrients which may occur in certain health conditions (e.g., anemia, pregnancy, poor diet, surgery recovery). Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells. Vitamin C improves the absorption of iron from the stomach. Vitamin B12 is important for normal blood, cells, and nerves. Folic acid is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells.

Women of childbearing age should maintain adequate amounts of folic acid either through diet or supplements to prevent spinal cord birth defects.

How should I use Fesozinc Tablet?

Use Fesozinc Tablet suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Fesozinc Tablet suspension is absorbed better on an empty stomach but may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Shake well before using a dose.
• Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
• If you are also taking a bisphosphonate (eg, alendronate), cephalosporin (eg, cephalexin), methyldopa, penicillamine, quinolone (eg, ciprofloxacin), or tetracycline (eg, minocycline) along with Fesozinc Tablet suspension, you may need to space the doses several hours apart. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how much time is needed between doses of Fesozinc Tablet suspension and your other medicines.
• Do not take Fesozinc Tablet suspension within 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids, eggs, whole grain breads or cereal, milk, milk products, coffee, or tea.
• Take Fesozinc Tablet suspension with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL). Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Fesozinc Tablet suspension.
• Fesozinc Tablet suspension may temporarily stain the teeth. Mixing Fesozinc Tablet suspension with water or fruit juice or drinking it through a straw may help to decrease this effect.
• If you miss a dose of Fesozinc Tablet suspension, 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 Fesozinc Tablet suspension.

Uses of Fesozinc Tablet in details

Use: Labeled Indications

Iron-deficiency anemia: Prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anemias

Fesozinc Tablet description

A metallic element found in certain minerals, in nearly all soils, and in mineral waters. It is an essential constituent of hemoglobin, cytochrome, and other components of respiratory enzyme systems. Its chief functions are in the transport of oxygen to tissue (hemoglobin) and in cellular oxidation mechanisms. Depletion of iron stores may result in iron-deficiency anemia. Fesozinc Tablet is used to build up the blood in anemia.

Fesozinc Tablet dosage

Fesozinc Tablet Dosage

Applies to the following strength(s): 325 mg; 90 mg; 300 mg; 100 mg; 100 mg/5 mL; 45 mg/0.6 mL; 200 mg; 350 mg; 150 mg; (as elemental iron) 50 mg; 324 mg; 63 mg

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

Usual Adult Dose for:

• Iron Deficiency Anemia
• Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure
• Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation
• Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

• Iron Deficiency Anemia

Additional dosage information:

• Renal Dose Adjustments
• Liver Dose Adjustments
• Dialysis
• Other Comments

Usual Adult Dose for Iron Deficiency Anemia

Initial: 325 mg orally once a day.

Maintenance: 325 mg orally 3 times a day. Resolution of iron deficiency anemia may require Fesozinc Tablet supplementation for several weeks or months, depending on the duration and severity of the anemia.

Usual Adult Dose for Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure

Initial: 325 mg orally once a day.

Maintenance: 325 mg orally 3 times a day.

In patients with chronic renal failure, iron status should be evaluated if epoetin alfa therapy is initiated.

A transferrin saturation of less than 20%, or a serum ferritin level of less than 100 mcg/L suggests inadequate iron stores and a need for iron replacement therapy.

Continued iron replacement therapy is needed in most patients receiving epoetin alfa treatment.

Usual Adult Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

325 mg orally once a day.

The CDC has defined anemia during pregnancy as a hemoglobin concentration less than 100 g/L during the first and third trimesters and less than 105 g/L during the second trimester or a hematocrit value of less than 32%.

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of elemental iron is 30 mg orally during pregnancy and 15 mg orally during lactation.

Usual Adult Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation

325 mg orally once a day.

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of elemental iron is 10 mg for adult males, 15 mg for adult, premenopausal women, and 10 mg for postmenopausal women.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Iron Deficiency Anemia

Premature neonates:

2 to 4 mg elemental iron/kg/day divided every 12 to 24 hours (maximum daily dose = 15 mg).

Infants and children <12 years:

Prophylaxis: 1 to 2 mg elemental iron/kg/day (maximum 15 mg) in 1 to 2 divided doses.

Mild to moderate iron deficiency anemia:

3 mg elemental iron/kg/day in 1 to 2 divided doses.

Severe iron deficiency anemia:

4 to 6 mg elemental iron/kg/day in 3 divided doses.

Renal Dose Adjustments

No adjustment recommended

Liver Dose Adjustments

No adjustment recommended

Dialysis

Iron supplementation is routinely provided to peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis patients for prevention or treatment of anemia associated with chronic renal failure.

Other Comments

Iron supplements are generally better absorbed on an empty stomach, however, if gastric intolerance occurs, iron may be taken with food.

Liquid formulations of iron may stain teeth and should therefore be administered with a straw.

Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a physician or poison control center immediately.

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• Fesozinc Tablet (Wolters Kluwer)

Related treatment guides

• Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency
• Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure
• Iron Deficiency Anemia
• Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

Fesozinc Tablet interactions

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What other drugs will affect Fesozinc Tablet?

Oral absorption of iron may be increased when taken with ascorbic acid. May reduce the absorption of quinolones and tetracyclines when taken concurrently via the oral route. Concurrent admin with antacids may reduce the absorption of Fesozinc Tablet from the GI tract. May reduce the absorption of penicillamine in the gut when taken concurrently.

Fesozinc Tablet side effects

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What are the possible side effects of Fesozinc Tablet?

Applies to Fesozinc Tablet: chewable tablets, suspension

Other dosage forms:

• capsules, controlled-release tablets, tablets

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

Constipation; darkened or green stools; diarrhea; nausea; stomach upset.

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

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; blood or streaks of blood in the stool; fever; vomiting with continuing sharp stomach pain.

Fesozinc Tablet contraindications

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What is the most important information I should know about Fesozinc Tablet?

do not use if:

* you are allergic to any ingredient in Fesozinc Tablet/Folic Acid/B Complex/Vitamin C/Minerals

* you have iron metabolism problems (eg, hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis), certain types of anemia (pernicious, hemolytic), or high levels of iron in your blood

* you have coppermetabolism problems (Wilson disease)

Active ingredient matches for Fesozinc Tablet:

Ferrous Fumarate

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