Iron 60mg+Folic ac. 400mcg tabs/PAC-3x10

General Description:
Iron 60mg (as Ferrous fumarate or ferrous sulphate) and Folic acid 400mcg tablets, patient blister pack of 30 tablets.

Technical specifications:
Tablets containing ferrous fumarate or ferrous sulphate equivalent to 60mg elemental iron and 400mcg folic acid in a patient blister of 30 tablets.

Therapeutic Class
Anti-anaemia

Indications
To prevent maternal anaemia, puerperal sepsis, low birth weight, and preterm birth in pregnant women and adolescent girls;
To treat severe anaemia in non-pregnant adolescents
For the prevention of neural tube defects and other congenital malformations in the foetus

Guidelines for Use:
WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience. World Health Organization 2016
http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/250796/1/9789241549912-eng.pdf? ua=1
Guidelines for the Use of Iron Supplements to Prevent and Treat Iron Deficiency Anaemia http://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/micronutrie nts/guidelines_for_Iron_supplementation.pdf?ua=1
Prevention of neural tube defects :Integrated Management of Pregnancy and Childbirth http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/publications/matern al_perinatal_health/neural_tube_defects.pdf

Dispensing Instructions
Dispense in original packaging. Do not repack.

Component of a kit
No

Packaging and labelling:
As per the UNICEF Technical requirements for pharmaceutical products :
A Patient Information Leaflet is provided with each pack.
Label and leaflet in Arabic, English and French

Storage:
Do not store above 30 degrees C
Keep out of reach and sight of children
Protect from light

Shelf life:
36 months

Related products:
S1550030 Iron 60mg+ Folic acid 400mcg Bottle of 100;
S1550010 Iron 60mg, 100 tablets;
S1551005 Folic acid 5mg, 1000 tablets;
S1550005 Iron 60mg + Folic acid 400mcg blister pack 10X10

Alternative products:
S1550030 Iron 60mg+ Folic acid 400mcg bottle of 100;
S1550005 Iron 60mg + Folic acid 400mcg blister pack 10X10