FEROSE SYRUP / فروز شراب

FEROSE Syrup

COMPOSITION

Each teaspoonful (5 ml) syrup contains 50mg of iron as ferric hydroxide-polymaltose complex

INDICATIONS
Prevention and treatment of all kinds of iron deficiencies, particularly iron deficiency anemia.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adults and children over 12 years: 2 teaspoonfuls 1 - 2 times daily during or after meals.

Children under 12 years:  Syrup: 1 teaspoonful 1 - 2 times daily during or after meals.

Infants:  Begin with 1/2 of a teaspoonful daily and increase to 1 teaspoonful daily.

Ferose Syrup may be mixed with fruits or vegetable juices or other liquid if desired.     

CONTRA-INDICATIONS
- Disturbances in iron utilization (lead anemia), Thalassemia.
- Hypersensitivity or intolerance to iron and overloading of iron in the body.
- Anemia not caused by iron deficiency.

UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS
Occasionally gastrointestinal irritations such as sensation of repletion, pressure in the epigastric region, nausea, constipation or diarrhea can occur.