Uses of Mezafulic

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Mezafulic drug is a health food, helping to supplement iron, folic acid and essential substances for the body. To better understand the use of Mezafulic drug, the following article will help you better understand Mezafulic drug.

1. What is Mezafulic?

Mezafulic is a food for health protection, treatment and prevention of iron-deficiency anemia, which requires iron supplementation and increases the need for hematopoiesis. Cases of increased need for hematopoiesis: pregnancy, lactation, nutritional deficiencies, after surgery, recovery period after severe illness.
Ingredients of Mezafulic include elemental iron (in the form of Iron fumarate 305 mg) - 100 mg, Folic Acid 350 mcg
The drug is prepared in the form of hard capsules
1.1. Pharmacodynamics: Folic acid is a vitamin of group B (vitamin B9).
1.2. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption: Folic acid occurs naturally in the form of polyglutamate in the body, which is hydrolysed by carboxypeptidases, reduced by DHF reductase in the intestinal mucosa, and methylated to form MDHF, which is also absorbed into the bloodstream. .
Distribution: The drug is also rapidly distributed into body tissues and enters the cerebrospinal fluid, placenta and breast milk. The drug is stored mainly in the liver and is actively concentrated in the cerebrospinal fluid.
Elimination: The drug will be eliminated in the urine.

2. What are the uses of Mezafulic?

Iron is an essential mineral of the body and is necessary for hemoglobin formation and oxidation in tissues. Folic acid is also a vitamin of group B (vitamin B9) necessary for nucleoprotein synthesis and maintenance of the normal shape of red blood cells
Indications:
Treatment and prevention of iron-deficiency anemia. iron supplement. Cases of increased need for hematopoiesis: pregnancy, lactation, nutritional deficiencies, after surgery and the recovery period after severe illness.

3. Mezafulic side effects

Mezafulic drugs will occur side effects include:
Constipation ; Dark, green or black stools and tarry stools; Diarrhea ; Anorexia; Severe or persistent nausea; stomach cramps and stomach pain or discomfort vomiting; severe allergic reactions (such as: rash, hives; itching, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue); Blood or streaks of blood in the stool; Fever.

4. Mezafulic drug interactions

During the use of the product, if the patient has to use one or more other drugs, there may be interactions with each other, affecting the absorption, as well as metabolism and elimination. reduce the effect or cause toxicity to the body
The patient needs to inform the doctor or pharmacist of the health protection drugs or foods being taken at this time to avoid the occurrence of interactions. this unintended effect.

5. How to use Mezafulic iron effectively?

5.1. Dosage - Administration Usual Adult Dose for Iron Deficiency: Use 50-100 mg of elemental iron orally 3 times daily.
Usual dose for women with iron deficiency: Use 30-120 mg orally every week for 2-3 months.
Usual Adult Dose for Iron Deficiency: Use 650 mg of ferrous sulfate orally twice daily.
Usual Adult Dose for Cough due to ACEI (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors): Use 256 mg of ferrous sulfate. The usual dose for pregnant women: The recommended daily dose is 27 mg/day.
Usual dose for lactating women: The recommended daily dose is 10 mg/day for 14 to 18 years old and 9 mg/day for 19 to 50 year olds.
Dosage of iron for children
Usual dose for children to treat iron deficiency anemia: Use 4-6 mg/kg per day divided orally three times for 2-3 months.
Usual dose for children to prevent iron deficiency:
Breastfed infants from 4-6 months old with dose: give elemental iron 1 mg/kg/day; Infants 6-12 months old: give 11mg/day from food or supplements; Premature infants: give 2 mg/kg/day in the first year; Children from 1-3 years old with dose: for use 7 mg/day; Infants 7-12 months: recommended daily dose is 11 mg/day; Children 1-3 years old: recommended daily dose is 7mg/day; Children 4-8 years of age: recommended daily dose of 10 mg/day; Children 9-13 years: recommended daily dose is 8 mg/day; Boys aged 14 to 18 years: the recommended daily dose is 11 mg/day; Girls 14 to 18 years of age: the recommended daily dose is 15 mg/day. 5.2. Missed dose and treatment Take it as soon as you remember. Do not take it too close to your next dose and do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
5.3. Overdose and treatment Do not exceed the prescribed dose. During the use of the product, the patient absolutely adheres to the dosage instructions of the treating doctor, avoiding increasing or decreasing the dose to speed up the treatment time. In case of overdose, stop using and go to the nearest medical facility for timely monitoring and treatment.

6. Special note and caution when using Mezafulic

This product is not a medicine and is not a substitute for medicine. If you notice that the product shows strange signs such as discoloration, deformation, watery, do not use it anymore. The product should be stored in a dry place with moderate humidity and away from direct sunlight. Keep away from children's play areas. 6.1. Use in pregnant and lactating women Use caution and consult a doctor before using this product for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
6.2. Use for drivers and machine operators Suitable for drivers and operators.
The above important information is not a substitute for your doctor's advice about Mezafulic. Therefore, before using, you should discuss with professionals to make the process of using the drug highly effective.

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