Monograph Details
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Hematology
> Anemias
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TRINSICON |
| Manufacturer |
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UCB Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Generic Name |
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Iron (as fumarate) 110mg, Vit. B12 15micrograms, folic acid 0.5mg, Vit. C 75mg, liver-stomach concentrate 240mg; caps. |
| Indications |
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Megaloblastic anemias. Iron deficiency anemia. |
| Children |
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<10 yrs: not recommended. |
| Adults |
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1 cap twice daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Hemochromatosis. Hemosiderosis. |
| Precautions |
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For pernicious anemia, parenteral cyanocobalamin is preferred. Resistance to exogenous intrinsic factor may develop. Folic acid may mask pernicious anemia. Monitor blood parameters. Hepatitis. Pancreatitis. Peptic ulcer or GI inflammation. Achlorhydria. Repeated blood transfusions. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. Elderly. |
| Interactions |
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Inhibits tetracycline absorption. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nausea, abdominal discomfort and pain, constipation, diarrhea, masks occult bleeding, black stools, rash. |
| How Supplied |
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Caps—60, 100 |
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