Generic
Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate
4 brands available in the market
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| Brand | Company | Form | Price/unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferokid 100ml207.5mg/5ml | The ACME Laboratories Ltd. | Syrup | ৳ 100 |
| Hemoron 100ml | Square Pharmaceuticals PLC. | Oral Solution | ৳ 100 |
| S-Fer 100ml207.5mg/5ml | Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Oral Solution | ৳ 100 |
| Ferokid 200ml207.5mg/5ml | The ACME Laboratories Ltd. | Syrup | ৳ 180 |
At a glance
Sodium Feredetate Trihydrate — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Indications
Prevents and treats iron-deficiency anaemia, especially as a syrup for children and pregnant women.
Therapeutic class
Iron supplement (for anaemia)
Pharmacological class
Oral iron preparation (sodium iron EDTA)
Mechanism of action
Replenishes body iron — essential for haemoglobin production and oxygen transport.
Dosage
As prescribed by elemental iron content; syrup dosed by child's age/weight, adults a fixed daily dose.
Administration
Best absorbed on an empty stomach; take with food if it upsets the stomach. Vitamin C (lemon/orange) boosts absorption.
Missed dose
Take when remembered; skip if the next dose is near.
Side effects
Stomach upset, nausea, constipation or diarrhoea, black stools (normal), teeth staining with syrup (less if taken via a straw).
Precautions & warnings
Keep out of children's reach — iron overdose is dangerous in children.
Contraindications
Iron overload (haemochromatosis), anaemia from repeated transfusions.
Drug interactions
Antacids, tetracyclines/fluoroquinolones, calcium and tea/coffee reduce absorption; separate doses.
Food interactions
Tea, milk and calcium reduce absorption; vitamin C increases it.
Use in pregnancy
Needed and generally safe in pregnancy (Category A).
Pregnancy Category: A — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Use in lactation
Safe during breastfeeding.
Pediatric use
Widely used as a syrup for childhood anaemia.
Overdose effects
Iron overdose in children is an emergency — vomiting, abdominal pain, bloody vomit; seek immediate care.
Storage conditions
Store below 30°C in a dry place.
Common questions
Q: My stool is black? A: This is normal, nothing to worry about. Q: With tea? A: No, tea reduces iron absorption.