Ferrograd C

How does it work?

Ferrograd C is an iron preparation containing ferrous sulphate and vitamin C. Iron plays a vital role in production of haemoglobin, the oxygen-transporting substance in red blood cells. This maintains an adequate oxygen supply to all parts of the body. Iron is stored in the body as ferritin and is mainly obtained from the diet from meat and liver. If the body does not have enough iron in the blood, iron deficiency anaemia develops. Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is a powerful antioxidant that can be obtained through the diet from citrus fruit and some vegetables. It is used by the body to link together structural proteins called collagen, which provides support to the cells in the body. When there is not enough vitamin C in the body collagen cannot be renewed, therefore minor damage to any part of the body cannot be repaired. This leads to poor healing, and ultimately to the disease known as scurvy. Vitamin C is given as a supplement where there is a defiency. However, the vitamin C used here in this preparartion, is essential in enhancing iron absorption from the gut and promoting the effectiveness of the iron. Ferrograd C is a sustained release formulation, and therefore releases the medicine slowly over a number of hours. As a result of this slow release it reduces the gastro-intestinal problems often associated with ferrous sulphate.

What is it used for?

Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anaemia

Warning!

This medicine may give a false negative result with the clinistix test for the prescence of sugar in the urine.

This medicine may interfere with tests used for the detection of visibly inapparent (occult) blood in the stools.

Use with caution in

Elderly people

Individuals in whom food takes longer to move along the gut (delayed intestinal transit)

Not to be used in

Blockage of the gut (intestinal obstruction)

Bowel movement disturbances caused by small sacs or pouches in the wall of the gut (diverticular disease)

Children under 12 years of age

Genetic disease resulting in too much iron storage in the tissues

Individuals receiving iron therapy by injection

Individuals receiving repeated blood transfusions

Iron storage disorder (haemosiderosis)

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

This medicine should not be used in pregnancy. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

This medicine passes into breast milk in small amounts. Seek medical advice from your doctor before breastfeeding.

Label warnings

This medication is to be swallowed whole, not chewed.

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