Iron in the human body is one of the most important components of iron-containing enzymes, myoglobin and hemoglobin. It is very important to constantly maintain the necessary level of iron in the body, since with a deficiency in a person, the concentration decreases, nervousness and irritability appear, headaches, appetite disappears, susceptibility to infections and stressful effects increases, and chronic fatigue is noted. With iron deficiency, a person is characterized by pallor, dry skin, small cracks in the corners of the mouth, brittle nails and hair.
In cases where it is not possible to replenish the required amount of iron by consuming food rich in it, they take Ferrum Lek. Instructions for use are available in each package of this medicine, regardless of the form of its release. This drug is available in three forms. Depending on how you will use the medicine, you can buy Ferrum Lek in ampoules, in the form of syrup or chewable tablets.
Providing information about the preparation "Ferrum Lek", the instructions for use indicate that its active substance is iron (III) hydroxide in combination with polymaltose. In this case, iron particles are fixed in the molecules of the polymer carbohydrate. Due to this structure, iron does not adversely affect the gastrointestinal tract and does not go to any interactions with food. In addition, its bioavailability increases.
The structure of the complex of iron hydroxide and polymaltose is similar to the structure of ferritin, a natural protein that stores iron in the body. Due to this similarity, iron is absorbed naturally. The complex of polymaltose and iron (III) hydroxide is not characterized by the prooxidant properties that are inherent in all salts of ferrous iron.
The instructions for use attached to the “Ferrum Lek” preparation let you know that this tool is used in the following cases:
- treatment of iron deficiency anemia ;
- with latent iron deficiency;
- in order to prevent the occurrence of iron deficiency in pregnant women.
In some cases, taking the drug "Ferrum Lek" is undesirable. Instructions for use describe the following contraindications:
- Too much gland in the body (for example, hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis);
- impaired use of iron (for example, thalassemia, lead or sidero-achrestic anemia).
- high human sensitivity to the components of the drug;
- Anemia, which is not caused by iron deficiency (hemolytic anemia , etc.).
As for taking the medicine by pregnant women, as well as during breastfeeding, no harmful effects of Ferrum Lek were observed. The instruction allows you to find out information about the study of the effect of this drug on reproductive function in animals. After this, controlled studies were conducted in which women took part in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. In the course of all the work, the negative effect of Ferrum Lek on the body of the mother and child was not revealed,
The dose and method of taking this drug varies depending on the age of the patient and his illness. Due to the fact that the dosage for children under 12 years of age is much lower than for adults, they are prescribed “Ferrum Lek” syrup. Instructions for use contain a table with recommended daily doses. However, this is only generalized data, therefore only a doctor can provide you more accurate information about the method of taking the drug. Strictly follow its recommendations in order to avoid overdose and undesirable consequences.