Ferrofolvit®-Z is a combination of ferrous sulphate, folic acid. vitamins B and C and Zinc, especially formulated for prophylaxis and treatment of iron deficiency when supplementary vitamins B and C and Zinc are needed. Ferrofolvit®-Z is formulated as spansule capsules to release most of the iron in the upper small intestine where absorption is greatest and not in the stomach where gastric irritation may occur.
Composition

Each spansule capsule contains:
- Dried ferrous sulphate 150 mg.
- Folic acid 0.5 mg.
- Ascorbic acid 50 mg.
- Thiamine 2 mg.
- Riboflavin 2 mg.
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride 1 mg.
- Nicotinamide 10 mg.
- Zinc (as zinc sulphate) 25 mg.
Indications
Prophylaxis and treatment of iron, folic acid and vitamins deficiencies and when zinc supplement is required, especially for pregnant women, lactating mothers, geriatric patients and other conditions of vitamins and minerals deficiency.
Dosage and Administration
One capsule daily, or as directed by the physician.
Drug Interactions
- Concurrent use of iron with Antacids, calcium supplements, tea, coffee, milk or milk products may decrease iron absorption and so, iron supplements should not be taken within one hour before or 2 hours after ingestion of any of the above.
- Concurrent administration of Ferrofolvit®-Z with tetracyclines should be avoided, since iron chelates with tetracyclines and absorption of both agents may be impaired.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer : EGYPTIAN INT. PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES CO. (E. I. P. I. CO. )-10th OF RAMADAN CITY, AREA B1 P.O.BOX 149 TENTH, EGYPT.
B03AA02 | ferrous fumarate | vitamin B9 / Folic acid | vitamin C / Ascorbic acid | vitamin B1 / Thiamine | vitamin B2 / Riboflavin | vitamon B6 / Pyridoxine | vitamin B3 / Nicotinamide | A12CB / zinc | E. I. P. I. CO. | EGYPTIAN INT. PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES CO. |
Ferrofolvit®-Z – Information Leaflet


Council of Arab Health Ministers and Union of Arab pharmacists |
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