FERROLA 114 mg. / 0.8 mg. 50 tablets

What is Ferrola and what it is used for?
Ferrola is recommended for the treatment of anemia caused by simultaneous iron and folate deficiency, as well as for the prevention of such a deficiency during pregnancy.
2. What you need to know before taking Ferrola
Do not take Ferrola:
- if you are allergic to ferosulfate or folic acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- if you have anemia that results from a vitamin B12 deficiency, as it requires other treatment.
- if you know you suffer from other diseases such as small bowel obstruction or intestinal inflammation (diverticulitis), congenital iron storage problems (hemochromatosis).
- if blood has been transfused, you have been given an iron-containing injection, or have taken a medicine that contains iron.
- if you have been treated for heavy metals poisoning.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ferrol.
Children and adolescents
The use of this medicine is not recommended in children under 12 years of age.
Take special care when using Ferrola
If you take the following medicines: antibiotics, such as tetracyclines, quinolones, penicillamine (heavy metal poisoning, arthritis); Medicines to treat dyspepsia; Zinc products; Trientine (in Wilson's disease); As Ferrola can significantly reduce their effects. For more information, see "Taking other medicines".
Other medicines and Ferrola
Do not take Ferrol if you are given an iron-containing injection or have taken an iron-containing medicine. Do not take Ferrol if you are being treated with heavy metal poisoning.
Observe the following instructions, otherwise the indicated medication will not affect you:
Drug type Taking the medicine with Ferrolactine use
Tetracycline antibiotics 2 hours before or 3 hours after
Quinolone antibiotics; Penicillamines 2 hours before or 2 hours after 2 hours before or 2 hours after
Antacids; Calcium products; Oxalates; Phosphates 1 hour before or 2 hours after
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Ferrol with food and beverages
Ferrol should be given 1 hour before or 2 hours after the following foods and beverages: tea, coffee, eggs, milk and dairy products, black bread and cereals, dietary fiber. Otherwise, it will not have the expected effect.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant, ask your doctor before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
Ferrola is recommended as an addition of iron and folic acid in pregnant women and for the prevention of anemia caused by iron and folate deficiency in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Folic acid passes into breast milk, so you should consult your doctor.
Driving and using machines
It does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.
Important information about some of Ferrol's ingredients
Ferrol contains 28 mg of lactose (lactose). If you are sensitive to lactose (lactose intolerance), this should be taken into account.
3. How to take Ferrola
Always take this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is:
If your doctor has not prescribed you otherwise, the usual dose is 3 x 1 or 2 tablets a day. The tablets should be taken before meals, whole, without chewing.
If you take more Ferrola than you should
If you have accidentally taken more than your daily Ferolar dose, seek medical advice immediately. If a child has accidentally swallowed this medicine, please consult a doctor urgently.
If you have forgotten to accept Ferrol
Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose as you will be at risk of overdosing.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 patients):
During treatment with Ferrola, faeces may become darker. This is not important unless you have a stool test for occult bleeding. In this case, please tell your doctor that you are taking Ferrolactin as this may affect the test results.
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients):
Ferrol can cause gastrointestinal disorders such as lack of appetite, feeling of satiety, gastrointestinal irritation, stomach acid, nausea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or discomfort, diarrhea and constipation.
Nervous system disorders
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients):
Ferrol can cause sleep disturbances, anxiety or depression.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients):
Ferro may cause allergic skin reactions, such as reversible skin rashes, thickening of the skin, wherein the skin is less elastic, changes color and peel (lihenifikatsiya), skin redness (erythema), itching (pruritus).
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients):
Ferrol can lead to photosensitivity with skin rash.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders:
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients):
Ferroloxication may result in respiratory tract contractility (bronchospasm).
In this case it is necessary to seek emergency medical care.
Immune system disorders
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients):
Anaphylactic shock. In this case it is necessary to seek emergency medical care.

By reporting side effects, you can do your bit for obtaining more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Ferrol
This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not dispose of medicines in the sewers or in the household waste container. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Package Contents and Additional Information
What Ferola contains
- The active substances are: 114 mg (= 37 mg Fe) ferrous sulfate, dried, and 0.8 mg of folic acid.
- The other ingredients are: ascorbic acid, corn starch, maltodextrin, sodium starch glycolate (type A), calcium stearate, lactose monohydrate 2.8 mg / tablet, cellulose, sodium lauryl sulphate, silica, anhydrous, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, magnesium stearate, hypromellose (viscosity type 6cP and 5sR) macrogol (4000, 6000), methacrylic acid - ethyl acrylate copolymer (1: 1), sodium hydroxide, Simeticone emulsion, diethyl phthalate, propylene glycol, sikovit red (E 172) Grayish brown (E172).
What Ferrola looks like and what the package contains
Round, biconvex, red-brown, gastro-resistant tablets.
Packaged in transparent PVC / PE / PVdC / Al / paper blister packs of 20, 50 and 100 gastro-resistant tablets.
Not all large packs may be marketed.

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