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Uniferon B9 is one of the most popular products used today. So to find out specifically what drug Uniferon B9 is? What are the uses of Uniferon B9? how does it use? What are the side effects of using Uniferon B9? Join us to learn the necessary information about Uniferon B9 in the article below.1. Uses of Uniferon B9
1.1. What is Uniferon B9? Uniferon B9 drug with three ingredients: Ferrous ion - 33mg, folic acid - 350mg, Vitamin B12 - 5mg, belongs to the group of vitamins and minerals, is made in the form of sugar coated tablets manufactured by Tw Mediplantex Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company . Known for its effect on supplementing iron and folic acid deficiency anemia in women, especially pregnant women. With a reasonable price, high active ingredients, Uniferon B9 promises to be a product worth competing with drugs with the same ingredients.1.2. What are the uses of Uniferon B9? Iron is an indispensable component in combining with Hemoglobin, important in hematopoiesis. Folic acid (also known as Vitamin B9) is an essential vitamin that plays an important role in the synthesis of Nucleotid and in stabilizing the normal shape of red blood cells.
Uniferon B9 medicine is prescribed by doctors to use in the following cases:
Treatment of anemia caused by iron and folic acid deficiency. Prophylaxis of iron deficiency with subjects with a high need for this mineral but the oral supply cannot meet such as pregnant or lactating women. Used in people whose absorption of iron is reduced such as patients with chronic enteritis, those after gastric bypass surgery. The body has conditions that lead to iron malabsorption: Gastrectomy, chronic enteritis, atrophic gastritis. Assists in reducing pallor in menstruating women and developing girls.
2. How to use Uniferon B9
2.1. How to take Uniferon B9 Oral medication. The drug is better absorbed if taken on an empty stomach, but the drug has the potential to irritate the gastric mucosa, so it is usually taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. Be careful not to chew the tablet while taking it. 2.2. Dosage of the drug Uniferon B9 Non-pregnant adults used to prevent anemia caused by iron deficiency, folic acid: Take 2 tablets/week. Adults with iron deficiency anemia, folic acid: Take 2 tablets/day. The course of treatment is about 8-12 weeks. Pregnant or lactating women: Take 2 tablets per day, regularly throughout pregnancy until 1 month after giving birth. 2.3. Overdose Symptoms: The lethal dose is 80 - 250 mg Fe2+/day. Less than 30 mg Fe2+/day: moderate toxicity. Over 60 mg Fe2+/day: serious toxicity.Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea with blood, acidosis, dehydration, shock with somnolence. There may be a period of contemplation after that.
About the next 6 - 24 hours, symptoms reappear with cardiovascular collapse, coagulopathy, manifested as: blood glucose, high fever, hepatotoxicity, coma, convulsions, kidney failure. The risk of intestinal perforation increases with high doses. The recovery phase can cause pyloric stenosis, cirrhosis, and sepsis.
Treatment: Immediately gastric lavage with milk (or carbonate solution). If possible, measure serum iron. After gastric lavage, inject deferoxamine solution (5 - 10 g of Deferoxamine dissolved in 50 - 100 mL of water) into the stomach via a catheter. If you accidentally overdose and develop serious side effects, immediately go to a medical center for timely treatment.
3. Contraindications of Uniferon B9
Patients with hypersensitivity to iron(II) sulfate or folic acid. Do not use Uniferon B9 when the body has excess iron such as hemosiderin infection, iron-contaminated tissue disease and hemolytic anemia. Narrowing of the esophagus, sac along the digestive tract. Children under 12 years old and the elderly.4. Notes when using Uniferon B9
Read the instructions for use carefully before taking the drug Uniferon B9 should not be used in combination with vitamin B12 in doses that are not enough to treat megaloblastic anemia. Uniferon B9 should be used with caution in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, suspected gastric ulcer or chronic ulcerative colitis. The drug provides the necessary substances for the development of the fetus and mother. Therefore, it is safe and does not cause adverse effects on the fetus. Should be allowed for use by pregnant women. Uniferon B9 does not affect the ability to drive or use machines. Do not take the drug while lying down In the case when the patient is not able to tolerate the drug, immediately stop using it. People with normal blood iron levels should avoid taking it for a long time. Avoid overdue medication. Consult an expert to safely dispose of expired medications without harming the environment. Note for use on pregnant women and lactating mothers: The drug is good for pregnant women and lactating mothers.5. Uniferon B9 . side effects
The drug is quite safe so there are almost no side effects. The patient may experience some conditions such as gastrointestinal disturbances such as abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, stools that may be dark or black (this is not clinically significant) or pruritus, rash, urticaria. However, in the process of using the drug, if you have any unusual symptoms, you need to immediately report it to us so that we can handle it in the most timely and accurate way.6. How to store Uniferon B9
Store the medicine at room temperature, in a sealed package, in a cool place, below 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid direct sunlight. Do not leave the medicine near places where there are devices that, when used, emit a higher temperature than room temperature, such as televisions, refrigerators, and microwave ovens. Do not leave the medicine in a place with high humidity such as a bathroom, pay attention to keep it out of the reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package.Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
