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Manufacturers: GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals AB
Active ingredients
- Ferric chloride
Disease class
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Iron deficiency
Clinical and pharmacological group
- Not indicated. See instructions
Pharmacological action
- Antianemic
Pharmacological group
- Hematopoiesis stimulants
- Macro- and microelements
Pharmacokinetics
The degree of iron absorption depends on its valency, the degree of acidity of the gastric contents and iron deficiency in the body (ferrous iron preparations do not require initial reduction and are easily absorbed). With a significant deficiency, the degree of iron absorption reaches 25%. As this deficiency normalizes, the extent of iron absorption gradually decreases. Iron ions are absorbed in the initial parts of the small intestine and in the duodenum. Food, mainly milk and its products, as well as eggs, reduce iron absorption. Absorbed iron binds to ferritin and is stored primarily in the liver.
Hemofer
Active substance:
Ferrous chloride
Pharmgroup:
Macro. and microelements
Analogs for the active substance:Aloe syrup with iron | Application area:Severe iron deficiency Iron deficiency Iron and folic acid deficiency during pregnancy Iron deficiency in women during pregnancy Iron/folate deficiency anemia Iron deficiency anemia Iron deficiency conditions after surgery Latent iron deficiency Disorders of iron absorption from the gastrointestinal tract Iron deficiency during pregnancy and lactation Lack of iron in food Insufficient dietary intake of iron Insufficient intake of iron from food Increased need for iron Increased need for iron during menstruation |
Dosage regimen
The dosage regimen is set individually. The drug is taken orally, between meals, with water or juice.
| Premature babies | 1.5-3 mg (1-2 drops)/kg/ |
| Children under 1 year | 15-30 mg (10-20 drops)/ |
| Children from 1 year to 12 years | 45 mg (30 drops) 1-2 |
| Children over 12 years old | 45 mg (30 drops) 2 |
| Adults | 88 mg (2 ml=55 drops) 1-2 |
In the treatment of anemia
the maximum dose for
children
is 3 mg/kg/, for
adults
- 180-200 mg/
For prevention
the dose of the drug is reduced by 2-3 times.
The duration of therapy is at least 2 months. With clinically significant iron deficiency, hemoglobin levels normalize only 2-3 months after the start of treatment. Then, to restore iron reserves in the body, Hemofer is prescribed in prophylactic doses for several months.
Duration of therapy in premature infants
ranges from 3 to 5 months.
The daily dose can be taken orally in one or more doses, between meals, with water or juice.
1 ml contains 157 mg of iron chloride (44 mg of elemental iron), 1 ml corresponds to 30 drops (1 drop contains about 1.5 mg of elemental iron).
Instructions:
Clinical and pharmacological group
19.004 (Antianemic drug)
Release form, composition and packaging
Drops for oral administration in the form of a clear yellow-green liquid with a characteristic odor.
| 1 ml | |
| iron chloride | 157 mg, |
| incl. iron(II) | 44 mg |
Excipients: sodium benzoate, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, dextrose, flavoring, purified water.
10 ml - dark glass dropper bottle (1) - cardboard packs. 30 ml - dark glass dropper bottle (1) - cardboard packs.
pharmachologic effect
Antianemic drug. Iron is necessary for the normal functioning of the body, it is part of hemoglobin, myoglobin, cytochrome C, and stimulates erythropoiesis; reversibly binds oxygen and participates in redox reactions.
Pharmacokinetics
The degree of iron absorption depends on its valency, the degree of acidity of the gastric contents and iron deficiency in the body (ferrous iron preparations do not require initial reduction and are easily absorbed). With a significant deficiency, the degree of iron absorption reaches 25%. As this deficiency normalizes, the extent of iron absorption gradually decreases. Iron ions are absorbed in the initial parts of the small intestine and in the duodenum. Food, mainly milk and its products, as well as eggs, reduce iron absorption. Absorbed iron binds to ferritin and is stored primarily in the liver.
Dosage
The dosage regimen is set individually. The drug is taken orally, between meals, with water or juice.
| Age | Drug dose |
| Premature babies | 1.5-3 mg (1-2 drops)/kg/day |
| Children under 1 year | 15-30 mg (10-20 drops)/day |
| Children from 1 year to 12 years | 45 mg (30 drops) 1-2 times/day |
| Children over 12 years old | 45 mg (30 drops) 2 times/day |
| Adults | 88 mg (2 ml=55 drops) 1-2 times/day |
When treating anemia, the maximum dose for children is 3 mg/kg/day, for adults - 180-200 mg/day.
For prevention, the dose of the drug is reduced by 2-3 times.
The duration of therapy is at least 2 months. With clinically significant iron deficiency, hemoglobin levels normalize only 2-3 months after the start of treatment. Then, to restore iron reserves in the body, Hemofer is prescribed in prophylactic doses for several months.
The duration of therapy in premature infants is from 3 to 5 months.
The daily dose can be taken orally in one or more doses, between meals, with water or juice.
1 ml contains 157 mg of iron chloride (44 mg of elemental iron), 1 ml corresponds to 30 drops (1 drop contains about 1.5 mg of elemental iron).
Overdose
Symptoms: epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, in more severe cases - drowsiness, pallor, hypovolemic shock up to coma.
Treatment: drug withdrawal, gastric lavage, laxatives, symptomatic therapy, deferoxamine.
Drug interactions
Antacids reduce iron absorption.
With simultaneous use of Hemofer with tetracyclines, the absorption of iron and antibiotics is reduced.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
It is possible to use Hemofer during pregnancy and lactation according to indications.
Side effects
From the digestive system: lack of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation.
Storage conditions and periods
The drug should be stored in a place protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Shelf life: 2 years.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
The drug is available with a prescription.
Indications
- treatment of clinically significant iron deficiency anemia;
- treatment of latent iron deficiency;
- prevention of iron deficiency during pregnancy, lactation, and in women of childbearing age; in children, adolescents, adults (those on a vegetarian diet and elderly patients) in accordance with the developed recommendations.
Contraindications
— excess iron content in the body (including hemosiderosis);
- anemia not associated with iron deficiency (hemolytic, megaloblastic anemia);
- anemia caused by impaired iron utilization (sideroachrestic anemia, lead anemia);
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
special instructions
It is not recommended to use the drug if the processes of digestion and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract are disrupted.
During the period of taking Hemofer, the stool may be darker due to the increased iron content in the intestines. If dark staining of teeth appears, you can use the drug through a straw or rinse your mouth immediately after using it.
When prescribing Hemofer to patients with diabetes, it should be taken into account that the drug contains glucose.
Control of laboratory parameters
During the treatment period, it is recommended to monitor the concentration of hemoglobin and iron in the blood every 4 weeks. After achieving normal hematological parameters, the drug should be used for another 6-8 weeks.
Use in children under 12 years of age
In the treatment of anemia
the maximum dose for
children
is 3 mg/kg/
Duration of therapy in premature infants
ranges from 3 to 5 months.
| Age | Drug dose |
| Premature babies | 1.5-3 mg (1-2 drops)/kg/ |
| Children under 1 year | 15-30 mg (10-20 drops)/ |
| Children from 1 year to 12 years | 45 mg (30 drops) 1-2 |
| Children over 12 years old | 45 mg (30 drops) 2 |
special instructions
It is not recommended to use the drug if the processes of digestion and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract are disrupted.
During the period of taking Hemofer, the stool may be darker due to the increased iron content in the intestines. If dark staining of teeth appears, you can use the drug through a straw or rinse your mouth immediately after using it.
When prescribing Hemofer to patients with diabetes, it should be taken into account that the drug contains glucose.
Control of laboratory parameters
During the treatment period, it is recommended to monitor the concentration of hemoglobin and iron in the blood every 4 weeks. After achieving normal hematological parameters, the drug should be used for another 6-8 weeks.
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