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Each Bio-Iron tablet provides 8.5 mg of elemental iron (as organically bound iron in Phaseolus aureus). The amount of iron is provided in bio-available organic ferritin form, which is readily absorbable.

Composition
Each film coated tablet contains; Elemental Iron (as Ferritin) --- 8.5 mg (as organically bound iron in Phaseolus aureus).
Bioperine --- 5mg

Description
Bio-Iron is a novel iron preparation used in the treatment & prevention of iron deficiency anaemia. Various Iron preparations available in the market containing iron salts have associated problems of; Poor bio-availability and Gastric Side effects. Bio-Iron contains elemental iron in bio-available organic ferritin form, which is readily absorbable

Indications
Iron deficiency anemia, prevention & treatment of iron deficiency during menstruation, during and after pregnancy & during lactation

Dosage & Administration
In iron deficiency anemias, the recommended dosage for adults is one tablet twice a day. During pregnancy one tablet two to three times a day in divided dosage can be given

Contraindications
Hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis. Iron compounds are also contraindicated in the treatment of anemia other than iron deficiency.
Because of the risk of iron overload, oral and parenteral iron therapy should not be used concomitantly

Side Effects
Gastro intestinal side effects like nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, constipation, diarrhea or dark stools, which are normally associated with conventional Iron salts, are minimal with Bio-Iron.
This rare occurrence of side effects with Bio-Iron is due to organic ferritin iron form.

Drug Interactions
Iron may decrease the absorption of the following drugs: etidronate, tetracycline, penicillamine, quinolone antibiotics, levodopa, methyldopa and levothyroxine. It is recommended that administration of these drugs with iron be separated by at least 2 hours.
Patients should be monitored for inadequate clinical response and switched to alternative therapy if necessary. Administration of iron and either vitamin E or chloramphenicol may impair the hematological response to iron.
Concomitant administration of antacids (containing aluminum and magnesium salts or sodium bicarbonate or calcium carbonate), calcium supplements or cholestyramine may impair the absorption of iron.

Use in Pregnancy
No adverse effects have been reported with intake of recommended dosage.
Use during Lactation: At therapeutic doses, amount excreted in breast milk is not significant to affect infant.

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place & protect with sunlight. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children

Presentation:
Soft gel capsules available in blister pack of 2X10’s

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