What is Fummiron Capsule?
Fummiron Capsule 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.
Fummiron Capsule is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body).
Fummiron Capsule may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Fummiron Capsule 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 Fummiron Capsule?
Use Fummiron Capsule suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Fummiron Capsule 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 Fummiron Capsule suspension, you may need to space the doses several hours apart. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how much time is needed between doses of Fummiron Capsule suspension and your other medicines.
- Do not take Fummiron Capsule suspension within 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids, eggs, whole grain breads or cereal, milk, milk products, coffee, or tea.
- Take Fummiron Capsule suspension with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL). Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Fummiron Capsule suspension.
- Fummiron Capsule suspension may temporarily stain the teeth. Mixing Fummiron Capsule suspension with water or fruit juice or drinking it through a straw may help to decrease this effect.
- If you miss a dose of Fummiron Capsule 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 Fummiron Capsule suspension.
Uses of Fummiron Capsule in details
Use: Labeled Indications
Iron-deficiency anemia: Prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anemias
Fummiron Capsule 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. Fummiron Capsule is used to build up the blood in anemia.
Fummiron Capsule dosage
Fummiron Capsule 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
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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 Fummiron Capsule 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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Related treatment guides
- Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency
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- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation
Fummiron Capsule interactions
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What other drugs will affect Fummiron Capsule?
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 Fummiron Capsule from the GI tract. May reduce the absorption of penicillamine in the gut when taken concurrently.
Fummiron Capsule side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Fummiron Capsule?
Applies to Fummiron Capsule: 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 Fummiron Capsule (the active ingredient contained in Fummiron Capsule)
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.
Fummiron Capsule contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Fummiron Capsule?
do not use if:
* you are allergic to any ingredient in Fummiron Capsule/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 Fummiron Capsule:
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Fummiron Capsule | $ 0.02 |
List of Fummiron Capsule substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Fumiron | |
| Gayvit Forte Capsule | |
| Gayvit Forte Capsule (New Gayzel Pharmaceuticals) | $ 0.03 |
| Genvit Capsule | |
| Genvit Capsule (Grampus Laboratories) | $ 0.07 |
| Genvital Capsule | |
| Genvital Capsule (Genetic Pharma) | $ 0.08 |
| Gestaferron (Mexico) | |
| Gintona Capsule | |
| Gintona Capsule (Jarson Pharmaceuticals) | $ 0.08 |
| Gintox Capsule | |
| Gintox Capsule (Allenge India) | $ 0.10 |
| Globac Z Capsule | |
| Globac Z Capsule (German Remedies (Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.)) | $ 0.03 |
| Globac Z Softules Capsule | |
| Globac Z Softules Capsule (Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd) | $ 0.04 |
| Glohem TR Capsule | |
| Glohem TR Capsule (Medispan Limited.) | $ 0.04 |
| Glow Z Capsule | |
| Glow Z Capsule (Unisharp Pharmaceuticals) | $ 0.05 |
| Glyviron Capsule | |
| Glyviron Capsule (Moxy Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| Grafolic Capsule | |
| Grafolic Capsule (LA Grande (P) Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| Grofast | |
| Grofast 200 gm Powder (Winsome Laboratories Ltd.) | $ 1.71 |
| Guard Capsule | |
| Guard Capsule (Newtramax Healthcare) | $ 0.05 |
| GVM Forte Capsule | |
| GVM Forte Capsule (Kurekem (Rishab Healthcare Pvt Ltd)) | $ 0.09 |
| Haem Up Gems Plus Capsule | |
| Haem Up Gems Plus Capsule (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.01 |
| Haem UP Z Capsule | |
| Haem UP Z Capsule (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.03 |
| Haem Z Capsule | |
| Haem Z Capsule (Edura Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.04 |
| Haemglow Z Capsule | |
| Haemglow Z Capsule (Finecure Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| Haemobin Z Tablet | |
| Haemobin Z Tablet (Cooper Pharma Ltd) | $ 0.03 |
| Haemolar Plus Capsule | |
| Haemolar Plus Capsule (Alar Laboratories Ltd) | $ 0.00 |
| Haemoplex Capsule | |
| Haemoplex Capsule (Lancer Health Care Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| Haemorange LG | |
| Haemorange LG 350 mg+150 mg+15 mcg Capsule (LG Pharma) | $ 0.02 |
| Hamozen Z | |
| Hamozen Z 152 mg+61.8 mg+750 mcg Tablet (Haledew Remedies) | $ 0.02 |
| HB Norm Capsule | |
| HB Norm Capsule (Meridian Medicare Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| HB Plus Capsule | |
| HB Plus Capsule (Torrent Labs (P) Ltd.) | $ 0.01 |
| HB Trace Capsule | |
| HB Trace Capsule (East West Pharma) | $ 0.02 |
| Heam-Up Gems | |
| Heam-Up Gems Folic acid 1.5 mg, ferrousfumarate 200 mg, cupricsulphate 2.5 mg, manganesesulphate 2.5 mg. CAP / 100 | $ 1.52 |
| Heam-Up Gems Folic acid 1.5 mg, ferrousfumarate 200 mg, cupricsulphate 2.5 mg, manganesesulphate 2.5 mg. CAP / 30 | $ 0.97 |
| Heferol (Bosnia & Herzegowina, Croatia (Hrvatska), Serbia) | |
| Capsule; Oral; Iron / Ferrous Fumarate 115 mg | |
| Hema F (Taiwan) | |
| Hema F 100 mg | |
| Hemaspan (United States) | |
| Hemblo ZN Capsule | |
| Hemblo ZN Capsule (Hinglaj Laboratories of India) | $ 0.02 |
| Hemcar B12 Capsule | |
| Hemcar B12 Capsule (Trio Remedies Pvt.Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| Hemega TR Capsule | |
| Hemega TR Capsule (Megacare (Alembic Chemical Works Co Ltd)) | $ 0.03 |
| Hemex Plus (India) | |
| Hemex Plus 300 mg+100 mcg+1 mcg Capsule (Alde Medi Impex Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| HEMEX PLUS cap 10's (Alde Medi Impex Ltd.) | |
| Hemfast Capsule | |
| Hemfast Capsule (Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd (AHPL)) | $ 0.01 |
| Hemica Capsule | |
| Hemica Capsule (Cadex Laboratories) | $ 0.02 |
| Hemocyte Tablets | |
| Tablet; Oral; Ferrous Fumarate | |
| Hemofer Z Capsule | |
| Hemofer Z Capsule (Indkus Drugs Pharma (P) Ltd) | $ 0.05 |
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