Uses of Fogyma

Fogyma is an anti-anemia drug containing 50 mg of elemental iron in oral solution, helping to supplement iron for people at risk of iron-deficiency anemia such as pregnant women, lactating women, subjects. Malnourished. How should Fogyma be taken?

Fogyma medicine has the main ingredient of elemental iron (in the form of iron (III) hydroxide polymaltose complex) - 50mg with excipients such as sucrose, methylparaben, propylparaben, anhydrous citric acid, tutti fruity flavor, purified water with in each 10ml tube.
Fogyma drug is a drug belonging to the group of vitamins and minerals, which helps to prevent and treat anemia caused by iron deficiency and is used for people such as:
Pregnant women and lactating women. People suffering from malnutrition. People recovering from surgery. Children grow slowly, stunted due to anemia.

Fogyma drug is used to help with the best absorption, supplement iron - a mineral that plays an essential role in the production of hemoglobin, myoglobin and the respiratory enzyme cytochrome C. Iron is often used to treat or prevent the condition. iron deficiency in the blood. Iron also participates in the body's immune system to help strengthen resistance. Iron plays a very important role in brain development in children.

Based on the patient's iron deficiency, the doctor will make appropriate indications. The daily dose can be divided into smaller doses or given once. Fogyma is used orally, taken directly during or immediately after a meal.
To take the medicine, break the plastic tube and drink the drug solution in the tube directly, which can be diluted with water or drink water right after taking the medicine.
Usual dose:
Adults and children over 12 years old: Take 1 tube/time x 2 times/day. Children < 12 years old: Take 1 ampoule x 1-2 times/day. For subjects with obvious anemia, the doctor may give the drug for about 3 to 5 months until the hemoglobin value returns to normal. Thereafter, the patient should be continued for several weeks at a dose indicated for the latent iron deficiency to replenish iron stores. Note: The dosage given is for reference only. The specific dose of Fogyma will be prescribed depending on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose of Fogyma, the patient should consult a doctor or medical professional.

Fogyma drug has the advantage of good tolerability, so there are fewer unwanted effects than inorganic iron preparations. Because the IPC contained in Fogyma provides iron in a non-ionized form, it is less irritating to the stomach than inorganic iron salts.
Common side effects include:
Digestive effects: Epigastric pain, metallic taste, nausea or vomiting, epigastric discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, black stools. Teeth: Sometimes tooth color changes. In addition, there are also some rare side effects:
Allergies with symptoms of hives, itching, rash, ... feeling short of breath, chest tightness, fever, swelling of the mouth, lips, .. .

Contraindicated to use Fogyma drug for the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the drug; Anemia not caused by iron deficiency (such as hemolytic anemia, erythropoiesis, bone marrow hypoplasia...); Excess iron. Notes when using Fogym a:
Overdose of iron-containing drugs can cause poisoning (even death) in children under 6 years old. Therefore, Fogyma should be kept out of the reach of children. If you accidentally overdose, call your doctor or get emergency medical help right away. If you have an allergic reaction or any unusual symptoms when using Fogyma, you should stop using the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for monitoring and treatment. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. The treatment should be under the guidance and supervision of the doctor. Occasionally, patients may experience gastrointestinal discomfort (such as nausea), which can be minimized by taking the drug with meals. Iron-containing drugs can cause symptoms such as constipation or diarrhea. Use caution when using the drug for people with allergies, liver or kidney failure, alcoholics and people with gastrointestinal diseases (gastrointestinal ulcers, colitis).

Fogyma should not be taken within 2 hours of taking the following drugs to avoid reducing its absorption:
Tetracyclin Methyldopa Penicillamine Fluoroquinolone Chloramphenicol Cimetidine Levothyroxine Levodopa Antacids In summary, Fogyma is an anti-anemic drug for patients with anemia. at risk of iron deficiency. Patients should carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before taking the drug.