Iron 60mg+Folic ac.400mcg tab/PAC(10x10)

General Description:
Iron 60mg (as Ferrous fumarate or ferrous sulphate) and Folic acid 400mcg tablets, blister pack of 10X10 tablets

Technical specifications:
Tablets containing ferrous salt(as ferrous fumarate or ferrous sulphate preferred) equivalent to 60mg elemental iron and 400mcg folic acid in a blister pack of 10x10 tablets

Therapeutic Class:
Antianemia

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

Guideline for Use:
As per the WHO guidelines: WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience. World Health Organization 2016

WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience.
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 Anemia
http://www.who.int/nutrition/pub lications/micronutrients/guidelines_for_Iron_supplementation.pdf?ua=1

Prevention of neural tube defects: Integrated Management of Pregnancy and Childbirth
http://www.who.int/reproductivehe alth/publications/maternal_perinatal_health/neural_tube_defects.pdf

Dispensing Instructions:
Dispense in original packaging. Do not repack.

Component of a kit:
Component of S9902217 Midwifery kit 1-drugs.

Packaging and labelling:
As per UNICEF Technical requirements for pharmaceutical products
https://www.unicef.org/supply/media/1246/file/Technical requirements for pharmaceutical and nutrition products.pdf

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

Items supplied with: leaflet

Shelf life: 36 months

Storage and transportation:
Do not store or transport above 30 degrees

Material safety data sheet information (MSDS): Provided

Component of a Kit: Yes

Related products:
S1550030 Iron 60mg+ Folic acid 400mcg Bottle of 100;
S1550010 Iron 60mg, 100 tablets

Alternative products:
S1550030 Iron 60mg+ Folic acid 400mcg bottle of 100