The preparation of iron 'Ferrum lek'. Instructions for use.

Iron, contained in the human body, is one of the most important constituents of iron-containing enzymes, myoglobin and hemoglobin. It is very important to constantly maintain the necessary level of iron in the body, as when it is deficient, the person's concentration decreases, nervousness and irritability appear, headaches, appetite disappears, the susceptibility to infections and stresses increases, and chronic fatigue is noted. In iron deficiency a person is characterized by pallor, dry skin, small cracks in the corners of the mouth, brittle nails and hair.

In cases where it is not possible to fill the necessary amount of iron, eating foods rich in it, take the drug "Ferrum lek". Instructions for use are available in each package of this medication, regardless of the form of its release. Produced the same drug in three forms. Depending on how you will use the medicine, you can buy "Ferrum Lec" in ampoules, in the form of syrup or chewable tablets.

Providing information about the preparation "Ferrum lek", the instruction for use indicates that its active substance is iron (III) hydroxide in combination with polymaltose. In this case, the iron particles are fixed in the molecules of the polymeric carbohydrate. Due to this structure, iron does not have a harmful effect on the gastrointestinal tract and does not go into any interactions with food. In addition, its bioavailability increases.

The structure of iron hydroxide complex and polymaltose is similar to the structure of ferritin, a natural protein that stores iron, which is contained in the body. Due to this similarity, iron is absorbed naturally. The complex of polymaltose and ferric hydroxide (III) is not characterized by prooxidant properties, which are inherent in all salts of ferrous iron.

The application instruction accompanying the "Ferrum Lek" preparation allows you to find out that this product is used in the following cases:

- treatment of iron deficiency anemia ;

- with latent iron deficiency;

- to prevent the occurrence of iron deficiency in pregnant women.

In some cases, the reception of the drug "Ferrum lek" is undesirable. Instructions for use describe the following contraindications:

- too much gland in the body (for example, hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis);

- violation of the use of iron (for example, thalassemia, lead or sidero-anachronistic anemia).

- high human sensitivity to the components of the drug;

- Anemia, which is not due to iron deficiency (hemolytic anemia , etc.).

Regarding the intake of drugs by pregnant women, as well as during breastfeeding, there was no adverse effect of the drug "Ferrum lek". The instruction allows to find out information that the effect of this remedy on reproductive function in animals was studied. After this, controlled studies were conducted, in which women participated in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. During all the works, there was no negative effect of "Ferrum leka" on the mother and child,

The dose and method of taking this drug varies depending on the age of the patient and his disease. Due to the fact that the dosage for children under 12 years is much lower than for adults, they are assigned "Ferrum lek" syrup. The instructions for use contain a table with recommended daily doses. However, this is only generalized data, so you can only provide a more accurate information about the method of taking the drug. Strictly follow its recommendations in order to avoid overdose and undesirable consequences.