{"id":7813,"date":"2021-03-01T07:37:50","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T07:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7813"},"modified":"2022-11-25T11:45:54","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T11:45:54","slug":"duroferon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/duroferon\/","title":{"rendered":"Duroferon &#8211;  Ferrous Sulfate Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong> Duroferon 100 mg, Ferrous Sulfate\u00a0Tablet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Duroferon Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Duroferon contains iron that is released at a steady rate for a long time, which makes it easier for the body to assimilate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duroferon tablet<\/strong> is used for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/diseases\/anemia\/\"><strong>anemia<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(iron deficiency anemia) and the prevention of pregnant women and blood donors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3V9KFgI\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Duroferon.png\" alt=\"Duroferon\" class=\"wp-image-36199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Duroferon.png 357w, https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Duroferon-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Duroferon<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Before Duroferon Tablet Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not use Duroferon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/peanut-allergy-and-nut-allergy\/\">hypersensitive<\/a> to ferrous sulfate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have difficulty swallowing or have a narrowing of the esophagus, iron tablets can get stuck and cause damage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warnings and cautions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking <em>Duroferon tablet<\/em>  if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have an&nbsp;inflammatory&nbsp;bowel disease such as&nbsp;<ul><li>Enteritis<\/li><li>Colitis<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/ulcerative-colitis\/\">Ulcerative colitis<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/crohns-disease\/\">Crohn&#8217;s disease<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Have difficulty swallowing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the risk of mouth sores and discoloration of the teeth, the tablets must not be sucked, chewed, or kept in the mouth, but must be swallowed whole with water.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor if you can not follow these instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accidentally put a tablet in your throat, contact a doctor immediately as there is a risk of ulcers and narrowing of the trachea if the tablet enters the airways.&nbsp;Symptoms of this include <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Persistent <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cough-in-children\/\">cough<\/a><\/li><li>Coughing up blood<\/li><li>Difficulty in breathing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptoms may come days or months after you put the tablet in your throat.&nbsp;Therefore, you must be examined quickly to check that the tablet has not damaged your airways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always keep iron medicines out of the reach of children as iron tablets can cause poisoning in young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iron medicines can darken the stool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use of other medicines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with Duroferon, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Medicines for heartburn and acid reflux contain aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate (antacids).\u00a0The effect of this tablet may be impaired if taken at the same time.\u00a0The drugs should therefore be taken at least 2 hours apart.<\/li><li>Drugs that contain thyroid hormones (thyroid hormones).\u00a0Duroferon reduces the effect of these medicines if taken at the same time.\u00a0The drugs should therefore be taken at least 2 hours apart.<\/li><li>Certain medicines for\u00a0infection\u00a0(\u00a0tetracyclines\u00a0).\u00a0Duroferon reduces the effect of these medicines if taken at the same time.\u00a0The drugs should therefore be taken at least 3 hours apart.<\/li><li>Other medicines for\u00a0infection\u00a0(eg\u00a0ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin)<\/li><li>Medicines for high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(\u00a0captopril, methyldopa)<\/li><li>Medicines for\u00a0Parkinson&#8217;s disease\u00a0(\u00a0levodopa\u00a0)<\/li><li>Medicines for\u00a0inflammation\u00a0and rheumatism (penicillamine)<\/li><li>Drugs for skeletal diseases (alendronate, clodronate, risedronate)<\/li><li>Drugs that prevent rejection of transplanted organs (mycophenolate mofetil)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Duroferon can be used during pregnancy and lactation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Driving and using machines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Duroferon 100 mg English <\/em>does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How To Use Duroferon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use <em>Duroferon tablet<\/em> exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The usual&nbsp;dose in&nbsp;case of&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;in adults:<\/em>&nbsp;is 1 <em>Duroferon tablet<\/em> morning and evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Prevention during pregnancy:<\/em>&nbsp;1 <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Duroferon tablet<\/span><\/strong> in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another dose&nbsp;according to the doctor&#8217;s prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Swallow the tablet whole with water.&nbsp;The tablet must not be sucked, chewed, or kept in the mouth.&nbsp;The tablet should be taken in an upright position (sitting or standing).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you use more Duroferon then you should<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much <em>Duroferon 100 mg English<\/em> or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you forget to take Duroferon<\/strong> <strong>Tablet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Duroferon Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common<\/em>&nbsp;(&nbsp;<em>may affect more than 1 person in 100<\/em>&nbsp;people&nbsp;)<em>:<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Some people have a looser or slower stool than normal from iron medicines<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Abdominal <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a> may occur and depend on the size of the dose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare<\/em> <strong>Duroferon side effects<\/strong> (&nbsp;<em>may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/em>&nbsp;)<em>:<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rash<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sores in the mouth (if used incorrectly, when the tablets are chewed, sucked, or kept in the mouth).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All patients, but especially the elderly and patients with difficulty swallowing, also risk getting sores in the throat or esophagus.&nbsp;If the tablet enters the airways, there is a risk of ulcers in the trachea which can cause narrowing of the trachea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting Of Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get&nbsp;any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;This also applies to&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that are not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report&nbsp;side effects directly (see details below).&nbsp;By reporting&nbsp;side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Products Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Duroferon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Store below 25&nbsp;<sup>\u00b0<\/sup>&nbsp;C. Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/li><li>Do not use the <em>Duroferon tablet<\/em> after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;dat.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Further Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content Declaration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is iron sulfate corresponding to 100 mg Fe&nbsp;2&nbsp;+&nbsp;(= bivalent iron) per tablet.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are dyes (iron oxide E 172 and titanium dioxide E 171),&nbsp;ascorbic acid, povidone, polyethylene, carbomer, hypromellose, macrogol, magnesium stearate, and synthetic paraffin.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets are yellow, round marked A \/ DD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister (print packaging): 60 pcs, 100 pcs, and 200 pcs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Authorization&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Holder&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ACO HUD NORDIC AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 622<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>194 26 Upplands V\u00e4sby<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Agent:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avia Pharma AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sv\u00e4rdv\u00e4gen 3B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>182 33 Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Richard Bittner AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ossiacherstrasse 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9560 Feldkirchen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Austria<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Duroferon is used to treat iron deficiency and deficiency anemia. 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