Safolin

SAFOLIN

Generic compositions

Ferrous Fumarate BP………………………………………..300mg

Folic Acid BP…………………………………………..………….1.5mg

Cyanocobalamin BP …………………………………………….15mcg

Pyridoxine HCL BP …………………………………….………….2mg

Zinc Sulphate BP………………………………………….……..15mg

Ascorbic Acid BP…………………………………………………75mg

Docusate Sodium BP …………………………………………50mg

Therapeutic category

• Haematinics

Dosage forms available

• SAFOLIN Capsules

General Description

Iron: It helps in formation of hemoglobin, developments of RBC, oxygen carriage. The iron demand is increased in following physiological conditions:

• During growth spurts of infancy and adolescence
• During menstrual period
• During pregnancy
• During lactation

Maternal iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia may adversely affect the iron status of the fetus and infant, which may in turn lead to deficits in mental and psychomotor development.Infants of iron deficient mothers are at greater risk of developing iron deficiency later in infancy.

Pyridoxine is important for hemoglobin synthesis.

Docusate sodium prevents constipation.

Folic acid helps in RBC production.

Ascorbic acid improves iron utilization.

Cyanocobalamin helps to maintain metabolism and is necessary for DNA synthesis.

Zinc helps to stimulate the formation of RBC.

Dose

• 1 capsule once a day after a meal or twice a day depending upon condition or as directed by the physician.