The drug is a drug from the group of antianemic medicines prescribed to patients to make up for the lack of iron in the body. In the article, we will get acquainted with the instructions for using this medical product and find out how useful it is for pregnant women.
Format of release and composition of the drug
According to the instructions, “Fenyuls” is produced in the form of capsules, which have a brown color. They are intended for oral administration. Capsules are packaged in contour packs of ten pieces, an annotation with a detailed description is also attached to the drug.
The composition of each drug capsule includes the following active active ingredients:
- Iron sulfate, which is contained in an amount of 150 milligrams in one capsule.
- Vitamin C in an amount of 50 milligrams.
- Vitamins B1, B2 and B6 are contained in an amount of 2 milligrams.
- Nicotinamide and pantothenic acid are also present in the preparation.
Indications for use
As indicated by the instruction, “Fenyuls” is prescribed to people for oral administration as part of complex treatment or for prophylaxis. This tool is suitable for use in the presence of the following conditions and diseases:
- Against the background of iron deficiency in the body during increased demand, for example, during pregnancy, breastfeeding, puberty, and so on.
- Against the background of long and heavy menstruation, as a result of which the color indicator of blood decreases along with the level of hemoglobin.
- With group B hypovitaminosis, accompanied by constant fatigue, and, in addition, lethargy, drowsiness, increased irritability and tearfulness.
In addition, this drug is prescribed after undergoing abdominal surgery in order to restore iron stores in the body.
Contraindications
In accordance with the instructions, Fenyuls is allowed for use only after consulting a doctor, and, in addition, passing tests that determine the level of hemoglobin. Before using capsules, you should carefully read the annotation, since this drug has a number of the following contraindications:
- The presence of individual intolerance.
- Children under fourteen years of age.
- With hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis.
Can I use Fenyuls during pregnancy? The instructions contain information about this.
Method of use and dosage regimen
The drug "Fenyuls" is taken exclusively inside after food after one to two hours. The capsule should be swallowed whole and washed down with plenty of liquid, best acidified. For preventive purposes, this drug is taken one capsule once a day for a month. For therapeutic purposes, patients are prescribed one capsule twice for two months. To avoid nausea after taking the drug, the capsule should not be taken on an empty stomach.
What else does the instruction manual for Fenyuls tell us?
Adverse reactions
The presented drug, as a rule, is well tolerated by patients, but in people with increased individual sensitivity, when taking capsules, the development of various adverse reactions is likely:
- The digestive organs can respond with increased salivation, severe nausea, heartburn, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation, bloating and the like.
- The nervous system may be accompanied by dizziness.
- In addition, the development of tachycardia and allergic reactions in the form of urticaria, skin rash, itching and dermatitis are possible.
This is confirmed by the instructions for use and reviews of "Fenyuls." In case of side effects, drug therapy should be stopped, and then consult a doctor.
Drug overdose
Instructions for use with Fenyuls indicate that in case of an overdose of capsules, the patient may develop symptoms of toxic liver damage, which can manifest as vomiting, a metallic taste in the mouth, nausea, respiratory problems, increased pressure, headaches and swelling of the limbs .
Against the background of the development of symptoms of an overdose of iron drugs, patients are prescribed gastric lavage with alkaline solutions along with the use of activated charcoal and symptomatic therapy if necessary.
So it says in the instructions. Reviews about "Fenyuls" are found in large numbers.
Drug interaction
The drug is not recommended to be prescribed to patients at the same time as taking multivitamin complexes, since such drug interaction may increase the likelihood of developing overdose symptoms, and, in addition, undesirable side effects.
Preparations, which include aluminum, magnesium or calcium salts, reduce the absorption of iron in the intestine. If necessary, such a drug combination should withstand a time period of four hours between doses. Iron reduces the absorption rate of drugs from the tetracycline category, as a result of this the therapeutic effect of antibiotics can be minimized.
The instruction for the Fenyul tablets is very detailed.
Special instructions for use
During treatment with this drug, feces in patients may turn black. Do not be afraid, this is considered the norm and indicates incomplete absorption of iron in the intestine. Urine in patients taking Fenyuls can turn bright yellow, which is considered the result of riboflavin in the capsule. A similar reaction is also considered the norm and absolutely does not require the abolition of treatment with this drug.
The experience with capsules among patients under fourteen years of age is limited, therefore, the instructions do not recommend “Fenyuls” for the prevention and treatment of anemia in children. In the event that, against the background of using the drug, patients experience unpleasant sensations in the region of the right hypochondrium along with a metallic taste in the mouth and indomitable vomiting, treatment with capsules should be stopped and consult a doctor.
The effectiveness of drug treatment should be monitored by blood counts, and, in addition, by the growth of hemoglobin. The drug "Fenyuls" is not able to inhibit the speed of the psychomotor reaction and does not disrupt the human nervous system. Before starting a course of therapy with this medication, you need to make sure that the anemia was caused precisely by a lack of iron in the body.
We will not consider in detail the instructions for use with Fenyuls analogues.
Analogues of the drug
The analogues of the presented medicinal product are medicines in the form of “Tardiferon”, “Gino-tardiferon”, “Feroplex”, “Ferrum-Lek”, “Sorbifer”, “Totem” and “Maltofer”.
Before replacing the remedy prescribed by the doctor with one of its analogues, you need to carefully study the attached instructions, since the listed drugs have different composition and dosage. Self-medication is always dangerous to health.
Analogs in the instructions to the "Fenyuls" are not indicated.
Storage conditions and cost of the drug
The drug "Fenyuls" is dispensed in pharmacies without a prescription. Medicinal capsules should be stored only in a dark, and at the same time cool, place that is not accessible to children. Shelf life, as a rule, is four years from the date of manufacture. At the end of this period, capsules should not be taken orally. The average cost of this drug in Russian pharmacies is thirty-five rubles per ten capsules.
Is the Fenyuls drug needed for pregnant women?
Fenyuls is essentially no different from other similar preparations. Its uniqueness is only in that, in addition to iron sulfate, it also contains other chemical compounds in the form of thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, ascorbic acid, nicotinamide, calcium pantothenate and pyridoxine hydrochloride. This synthetic drug has indications similar to those of its other counterparts and is taken for iron deficiency in the body, mainly during menstruation and during pregnancy, as well as a lack of vitamins from group B.
The drug "Fenyuls" and similar medicines can be prescribed to expectant mothers with reduced hemoglobin. "Fenyuls" is available at its cost, which can please pregnant women. But it is worth saying that pharmacists are not flattering enough about this affordable medication. But I must say that any of the other expensive analogues will be slightly better, since absolutely all of these drugs, including Fenyuls, in particular, can cause various side effects. In addition, they have contraindications and, according to some experts, in addition to the dubious benefits, they can bring a lot of harm to the body of a woman and her fetus.
Doctors in their reviews write that it is amazing how much chemistry is currently offered to expectant mothers under the guise of useful vitamins during the period of gestation. The problem is that not all doctors are aware of natural substitutes for synthetic drugs, and iron deficiency anemia, unfortunately, is very dangerous for pregnant women and the unborn child.
In this regard, from the first weeks of pregnancy should be engaged in the prevention of anemia. In addition to observing a complete nutritious diet with a mandatory content of iron-containing vitamins, pregnant women need to take daily walks in the fresh air. Otherwise, a normal hemoglobin level is unlikely to be achieved. And, according to experts, it’s better to choose an alternative natural substitute than to use Fenyuls during pregnancy.
Features of use during pregnancy
Consider the instructions for use with Fenyuls during pregnancy.
In the event that a woman takes Fenyuls during pregnancy, she should pay attention to her well-being. Not all pregnant women have the same medications. “Fenyuls” in patients in position can cause nausea along with vomiting, constipation and diarrhea, as well as pain in the epigastrium. In addition, it can provoke dizziness and other side effects. In case of their occurrence, you must definitely notify your doctor. A change in the color of urine is a normal consequence of taking the drug, and this should not cause any unrest.
"Fenyuls" during pregnancy, as a rule, is prescribed one capsule per day with meals. It is best to take this medication in the morning. Often, this medication is prescribed in combination with multivitamin complexes for pregnant women, and, in addition, Iodomarin can also be prescribed. But in no case should you use these vitamins at your own discretion during gestation.
By the way, it should be borne in mind that “Fenyuls” during pregnancy is allowed only from the fourteenth week. The schedule and duration of administration is prescribed by the attending physician, but usually this drug is prescribed cyclically. For example, they drink it for two weeks, and then take one week off, and in this mode the medicine can be used before delivery.
Patient reviews about Fenyuls
Patients write that at present, Fenyuls is often prescribed by doctors for anemia. Doctors prefer this drug because of its low price.
Despite the fact that this drug is synthetic, there are few side effects associated with its administration, according to patients. In fact, there are many comments in which people call this medication a very good complex of vitamins and minerals.
The disadvantages are people that this drug is not suitable for children under the age of twelve, as well as the fact that not all pharmacies can buy it.
Consumers report such advantages of Fenyuls as an affordable price, a small list of adverse reactions and contraindications, as well as effectiveness in increasing hemoglobin levels.
Confirm its effectiveness in increasing hemoglobin and pregnant women who need iron supplements to have a healthy baby. In their reviews, future mothers say that they do not notice any adverse reactions in the process of taking the drug, except that sometimes dizziness and nausea can be observed, which is also often the usual state of pregnant women.
We examined the Fenyuls medication for instructions for use, reviews and analogues.