Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
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Brand Name :
Polysaccharide Iron Complex, Niferex, Ferrex, Hytinic, FeTinic
Synonyms :
Iron polysaccharide
Class :
Iron Products
Brand Name :
Polysaccharide Iron Complex, Niferex, Ferrex, Hytinic, FeTinic
Synonyms :
Iron polysaccharide
Class :
Iron Products
Dosage Forms & Strengths
capsule
150mg
Dosage Forms & Strengths
capsule
150mg
Refer adult dosing
may diminish the serum concentration when combined with quinolones
may diminish the serum concentration when combined with quinolones
may diminish the absorption when combined with phosphate supplements
may diminish the absorption when combined with phosphate supplements
may diminish the absorption when combined with phosphate supplements
may diminish the absorption when combined with phosphate supplements
may diminish the absorption when combined with phosphate supplements
may diminish the serum concentration of quinolones
methyldopa/hydrochlorothiazideÂ
may diminish the serum concentration of methyldopa
may diminish the serum concentration of Antacids
ciprofloxacin inhaled (Pending FDA approval)Â
may diminish the serum concentration of Quinolones
may diminish the absorption when combined with alpha-lipoic acid
may diminish the absorption when combined with iron preparations
may diminish concentration of serum when combined with bictegravir
may diminish concentration of serum when combined with cefdinir
may diminish concentration of serum when combined with entacapone
may diminish concentration of serum when combined with levothyroxine
may diminish concentration of serum when combined with methyldopa
bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole and tetracycline
may diminish the absorption when combined with iron preparations
may diminish the absorption when combined with iron preparations
may diminish the absorption when combined with iron preparations
may diminish the absorption when combined with iron preparations
may diminish the absorption when combined with iron preparations
may diminish concentration of serum when combined with levodopa
polyethylene glycol and electrolytesÂ
may diminish the absorption when combined with iron preparation
may increase the nephrotoxic effect of iron preparations
may decrease the rate of absorption
bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole and tetracycline
may decrease the rate of absorption
may decrease the rate of absorption
may decrease the rate of absorption
may decrease the rate of absorption
may decrease the rate of absorption
may decrease the rate of absorption
may decrease the rate of absorption
may decrease the rate of absorption
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the absorption of iron preparations
may decrease the absorption of iron preparations
may decrease the absorption of iron preparations
may decrease the absorption of iron preparations
may decrease the absorption of iron preparations
may diminish the serum concentration of each other when combined
may increase the risk of adverse/toxic effects
may increase the risk of adverse/toxic effects
may increase the risk of adverse/toxic effects
may increase the risk of adverse/toxic effects
may increase the risk of adverse/toxic effects
sodium ferric gluconate complexÂ
sodium ferric gluconate, when administered with drugs containing iron, can cause a reduction in absorption of iron, leading to potential effects due to iron
a decrease in the efficacy of ferric pyrophosphate can be seen when administered with iron
Action and spectrum:Â
Limited information available.Â
Adverse reactions:Â
Frequency Not DefinedÂ
NauseaÂ
Stomach carmpingÂ
VomitingÂ
DiarrheaÂ
Abdominal painÂ
Discolored urineÂ
HeartburnÂ
Dark stoolsÂ
Staining of teethÂ
None
Contraindications/cautions:Â
Hypersensitivity, hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis, and hemolytic anemia are contraindications. Â
Do not exceed the recommended doses and determine anemia type and underlying cause before therapy. Â
Keep iron-containing products out of children and call a doctor if overdose occurs.Â
Pregnancy warnings:      Â
N/A  Â
Lactation:  Excreted into human milk is unknown
Pregnancy Categories:         Â
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.    Â
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were no enough studies on pregnant women.   Â
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.     Â
Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.     Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.     Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.
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Pharmacology:Â
This is an essential nutrient which is present as both heme and nonheme iron proteins that acts as a cofactor for vital enzymes like cytochromes which is crucial for electron transport.Â
Administration:Â
It is taken orally and the maximum absorption will be done on empty stomach. Vitamin C plays an important role in increase of absorption.Â
Patient Information Leaflet    Â
Generic Name:  polysaccharide iron
Why do we use polysaccharide iron?  Â
Iron polysaccharide is a vital iron mineral for body functions especially in oxygen transport and prevents iron deficiencies like iron deficiency anemia.Â
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