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Hemopoly 5ml is a blood tonic, which helps prevent and effectively treat cases of iron deficiency anemia in both children and adults. Before and during the use of Hemopoly, patients should strictly follow the instructions on dosage and how to use the drug to prevent the risk of experiencing side effects.
1. What is Hemopoly 5ml?
Hemopoly 5ml is an over-the-counter oral solution used primarily to prevent and treat conditions with iron deficiency anemia. Hemopoly is packaged in a box of 20 x 5ml tubes. Each 5ml of Hemopoly oral solution contains the following ingredients:
Main active ingredient: Ferric hydroxide polymaltose complex 178.5mg (equivalent to Fe III 50mg). Other excipients in moderation: Sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate, sugar, champagne cider flavor, sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate, citric acid, enzymatically modified stevia and purified water.
2. Uses of Hemopoly . blood tonic
Iron is one of the elements that is extremely important for the production of hemoglobin in red blood cells - a protein responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Besides, iron is also involved in the process of creating energy as well as some functions of the immune system and central nervous system in the body.When the body is deficient in iron, it will reduce the production of red blood cells or create red blood cells that are smaller than normal. This leads to anemia and lack of oxygen to the tissues. To solve this problem, doctors often advise patients to use Hemopoly blood tonic, which helps to add a certain amount of iron to the body, and at the same time, helps prevent and treat anemia caused by iron deficiency. Normally, iron is absorbed mainly in the duodenum and first part of the jejunum, then converted to transferrin in the plasma to the interstitial fluid. Iron is transported into the red bone marrow and becomes part of hemoglobin in red blood cells and myoglobin. It can be said that the two largest iron stores are the endothelial reticulum and erythrocytes. Iron is eliminated via the gastrointestinal tract (mucosal cell sloughing, bile), to a small extent via urine, skin, and menstruation (in women).
3. Dosage and usage of Hemopoly
3.1 Dosage of the drug Hemopoly Hemopoly medicine 5ml is usually used with the dose instructions below:
Dosage for adults: Take 2 ampoules / day. Dose for children from 1 to 11 years old: Take 1-2 ampoules / day, 1 tube / time. Dose for neonates with anemia: Take 2 - 3mg of the drug / kg of body weight / day. When using Hemopoly, patients need to strictly follow the dosage regulations recommended by the doctor. Absolutely do not adjust the dose on your own because this can lead to a decrease in the effect of Hemopoly or cause an overdose.
In addition, the dose of Hemopoly drug will be determined based on each patient and can be adjusted through the doctor's instructions depending on the patient's iron deficiency level. In general, the maximum dose of Hemopoly for adults is 200mg/day, and for children is 3mg/day.
3.2 How to use Hemopoly medicine 5ml Hemopoly medicine is used orally, avoid taking it with food. During treatment with Hemopoly, you need to combine to maintain a healthy diet, lots of fruits and vegetables, especially iron-rich foods to increase the effectiveness of the drug.
Patients should avoid taking the drug with alcoholic beverages or stimulants. According to research, iron is absorbed most optimally in an acidic environment, so you can take Hemopoly with vitamin C (ascorbic acid), such as a 250mg vitamin C tablet or a glass of orange juice to increase your strength. iron absorption.
In addition, you also need to take Hemopoly for the length of time prescribed by your doctor, which can be determined based on your individual health condition, sometimes lasting a few weeks to a few months. Once your iron levels and hemoglobin levels return to normal, you should continue to take iron supplements for another 6 months.
4. How to handle overdose or forget dose of Hemopoly 5ml
4.1 In case of overdose of Hemopoly You should only take Hemopoly according to the prescribed dose, avoid overdose because this can lead to poisoning or cause some serious side effects to health. If you suspect that you or someone else has overdosed, go to the emergency room at the nearest care facility for treatment. The patient also needs to bring the label, cover or box of the medicine to provide the doctor with the necessary information.
After ingestion of large quantities of Hemopoly, the patient may experience symptoms of iron salt overdose, which are especially pronounced in children < 2 years of age, including skin irritation, vomiting, shock, and necrosis. gastro-intestinal tract. Iron salt overdose should be treated urgently with gastric lavage with 1% sodium carbonate solution.
When the blood iron level is up to 5kg/ml, Chelate complexing agent can be used. Conditions of dehydration, shock, or acid-base abnormalities can be treated with a number of traditional methods.
4.2 In case of forgetting to take a dose of Hemopoly For the situation of missing a dose of Hemopoly, you need to take it as soon as you remember, as long as it is not too close to the time for the next dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take it as planned.
5. Some side effects when using Hemopoly 5ml
Hemopoly medicine can cause some unwanted symptoms below:
Itching, skin sensitivity to light, hives. Abdominal pain, vomiting, convulsions, diarrhea. Fever, coma, constipation, rectal bleeding. Anorexia, transient increase in AST/ALT. Circulatory disturbances, congestive heart failure, edema, hypernatremia. Pigmentation, hyperglycemia, asthenia. Metabolic acidosis, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, vascular collapse. Coma, pyloric stenosis, liver dysfunction or apnea. Discolored teeth, black stools. These are not all the side effects of Hemopoly 5ml. If you notice any abnormality in your body after taking Hemopoly, you need to stop the drug and immediately notify your doctor for support.
6. Do not use Hemopoly 5ml for any case?
The following are contraindications to using Hemopoly 5ml, including:
Children < 12 months old. People who are allergic or hypersensitive to the active ingredients as well as excipients in the drug. People infected with hemosiderin or tissue iron pigment. People with anemia due to disorders of Porphyrin metabolism manifest in the skin, due to insoluble iron or lead poisoning. People with anemia due to bone marrow failure. People with iron overload. Anemia is not caused by iron deficiency. People with iron deficiency anemia have tumors or infections. Patients with chronic hemolytic anemia. People with cirrhosis or chronic pancreatitis.
7. Some notes when using Hemopoly 5ml medicine
7.1 What precautions should be taken while taking Hemopoly pills? The following are the subjects that need to be cautious and should only use the drug when absolutely necessary:
People are in the process of being treated for some other health conditions. Patients with peptic ulcer, focal colitis or chronic ulcerative colitis. People with kidney failure. The patient has paroxysmal hematuria. People with circulatory disorders or heart disease. People with hypoproteinemia. People who need frequent blood transfusions. The patient is taking iron-containing preparations. People who are taking Triamteren or Aldosteron drugs. People taking Penicillamine, Quinolone, Vitamin E or Cholestyramine. In addition, all patients who are using Hemopoly should note the following:
Always strictly follow the instructions on dosage and indications for use of the doctor. Before starting treatment, patients need to know the factors that can cause anemia. When giving hemopoly to children, adult supervision is required. If your anemia doesn't improve after about 30 days of taking the medicine, you should talk to your doctor. During treatment with hemopoly, patients should regularly check their blood counts to help limit the risk of drug overdose. Using vitamin C doses > 200mg can increase the body's ability to absorb iron. 7.2 What drugs interact with Hemopoly? Hemopoly 5ml medicine may interact with some of the following drugs or substances:
Phosphate. Oral tetracycline antibiotic. Calcium supplements. Antacids. Aldosterone or triamterene antagonists. In addition, drinks such as red or green tea, milk, and caffeine contain tannins, which can reduce the amount of iron absorbed into the body, so you should not drink hemopoly before, during or after these drinks. .
7.3 Preservation instructions for Hemopoly 5ml Hemopoly medicine should be stored in a sealed container, away from light and high humidity. The drug storage temperature should be below 30 degrees Celsius and avoid storing the medicine in other bottles or jars. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and carefully check the expiry date of the medicine before use, absolutely do not take the expired medicine.
Above are important notes about Hemopoly 5ml, you need to know the information for the most effective use of the drug.
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