Description

Feritas Injection

Iron Sorbitol, Folic Acid & Vitamin B12 Injection

Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals LTD.

Dosage form: Injection

Presentation:  10 ml amber coloured Multi Dose glass vial

Ingredients & Composition:

Each ml contains:

Iron Sorbitol citric acid complex equivalent to Fe                   50 mg
Folic acid I.P.                    500 mcg
Hydroxocobalamin acetate B.P.
equivalent to Hydroxocobalamin   50 mcg
Water for Injections I.P.               Q.S.

Description & Mechanism of Action: 

Feritas injection contains Iron Sorbitol citric acid complex, Folic acid and Hydroxocobalamin. Following intramuscular administration, the haemoglobin concentration in the blood and packed cell volume increase rapidly, especially in iron deficiency anaemia in animals. Iron after administration is absorbed rapidly and later transported from plasma by cells of the reticuloendothelial system and dissociated into iron and sorbitol. The released iron is immediately bound to protein moieties to form hemosiderin or ferritin or to a lesser extent transferrin. Majority of iron is absorbed within 72 hours post administration.

Class: Iron- Folic Acid Supplement (Haematinic)

Indications / Uses:

Intramuscular administration of Feritas is indicated for treatment of animals with

• • Iron deficiency or anaemia.

Excellent therapeutic response in anaemia mediated

• • Retarded growth,
  • Suppressed immunity and
  • Poor weight gain conditions.

Doses and administration:

The strictly recommended dose of Inj. Feritas is 0.5-1ml/50 kg. b.wt. via Intramuscular route only. The dose for large and small animals should not exceed 5-6 ml and 1-2ml, respectively.

Overdoses / Side effects / Warnings:

Higher dosing can cause hypovolemic shock due to iron’s potent ability to dilate the blood vessels.

Sometimes anaphylactic reactions may also occur. Overdosing of iron can cause severe anaphylactoid reactions viz siderosis, intoxication with hypotonia, shock and even death.

Administer a test dose prior to the first therapeutic dose, If no signs or symptoms of anaphylactic type reactions follow the test dose, administer the full therapeutic dose.

Dosing should be calculated cautiously and judiciously

Do not administer concurrently with other medications or parenteral solutions

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to iron formulations.

Anaemia not associated with Iron deficiency.

Antidote:

Epinephrine should be advocated in event of acute hypersensitivity reactions along with fluid therapy.

Withdrawal Period:

Milk: Nil
Meat: Nil

Pharmaceutical precautions / Instructions: 

Store in a cool and dry place. Protect from light. Strictly for veterinary use. To be used by a registered veterinary physician / hospital or laboratory only.

Safety: Age / Pregnancy/ Withdrawal:

Age related safety in puppies, and safety in pregnant, lactating, or breeding animals has not been mentioned by the manufacturer.

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