Monograph Details
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Hematology
> Anemias
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CHROMAGEN |
| Manufacturer |
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Ther-Rx Corporation |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Generic Name |
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Iron (as ferrous asparto glycinate) 70mg, succinic acid 75mg, Vit. B12 10micrograms, Vit. C as Ester C (ascorbic acid 150mg, threonic acid 2mg), desiccated stomach substance 50mg; caplets. |
| Also |
• CHROMAGEN FA
• CHROMAGEN FORTE
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| Indications |
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Iron deficiency anemia. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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1 cap daily. Forte: 1–2 caps daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Hemochromatosis. Hemosiderosis. |
| Precautions |
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Folic acid may mask pernicious anemia. Monitor hemoglobin, hematocrit, reticulocyte count periodically. Elderly. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset, rash, black stools. |
| How Supplied |
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Caplets—90 |
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