Lindafer Syrup
Over the counter
Ferric Ammonium Citrate it is an essential constituent of hemoglobin, cytochrome, and other components of respiratory enzyme systems. Its chief functions are in the transport of oxygen to tissue (hemoglobin) and in cellular oxidation mechanisms. Depletion of Iron (Ferric Ammonium Citrate) stores may result in iron-deficiency anemia.
Manual
Each 5 ml contains:
Ferric Ammonium citrate USP 235 mg;
Eq. to Iron 41 mg;
Vitamin B12 BP 50 mcg;
Folic Acid BP 1.5 mg
Lindafer Syrup should be used with the following indications:
- Treatment of iron deficiency anemia of different etiologies;
- Treatment of iron deficiency anemia, accompanied by folic acid deficiency.
Adults and children over 12 years: 15 – 25 ml per day after meals.
Children under 12 years: the usual therapeutic dose of Iron is 4-6 mg/kg of body weight per day, after meals or asdirected by physician.
Recommended doses of Lindafer syrup for children under 12 years:
Children with weight 5-6 kg: recommended dose of iron 25 – 30 mg per day, 3 ml a day.
Children with weight 7-8 kg: recommended dose of iron 35 – 40 mg per day, 5 ml a day.
Children with weight 9-10 kg: recommended dose of iron 40 – 55 mg per day, 5 – 5.25 ml a day.
Children with weight 11-12 kg: recommended dose of iron 50 – 65 mg per day, 5.25 – 5.5 ml a day.
Children with weight 13-14 kg: recommended dose of iron 60 – 75 mg per day, 5.5 – 5.75 ml a day.
Children with weight 15-20 kg: recommended dose of iron 75 – 100 mg per day, 5.75 – 10.5 ml a day.
Children with weight 20-25 kg: recommended dose of iron 100 – 125 mg per day, 10.5 – 15 ml a day.
Children with weight 25-30 kg: recommended dose of iron 125 – 150 mg per day, 15 – 20 ml a day.