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SodiFer 190mg/5ml Sugar Free Oral Solution 100ml
SKU :
PISOD190005100
PIP-Code :
4280624
SodiFer 190mg/5ml Sugar Free Oral Solution treats anaemia caused by too little iron in the body (iron deficiency anaemia).
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PISOD190005100
£2.80
£0.03 per ml
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SodiFer 190mg/5ml Sugar Free Oral Solution
SodiFer 190mg/5ml Sugar Free Oral Solution treats anaemia caused by too little iron in the body (iron deficiency anaemia). The form of iron used (sodium feredetate) means that it is less likely to cause stomach upsets than other iron-containing medicines, and will not discolour teeth.
SodiFer 190mg/5ml Sugar Free Oral Solution can be taken by:
- Pregnant women when other forms of oral iron may not be well tolerated.
- Children and adults who have become anaemic as a result of having rheumatoid arthritis.
Directions
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The oral solution is to be taken by mouth.
Treatment of anaemia
Adults (including elderly older than 65 years):
- 1 or 2 x 5ml spoonful 3 times a day.
Children:
- 3 to 6 of elemental iron per 1 kg of body weight
- The maximum daily dose is 200mg of elemental iron* (36.3ml of Sodium Feredetate), divided into 2 or 3 daily doses.
- To be given by a healthcare professional only.
Prevention of anaemia
Babies of low birth-weight who are solely breast-fed:
- 5mg of elemental iron (0.9ml of Sodium Feredetate given in a 1ml syringe) daily.
Depending on the body weight, a higher dose (up to 2mg per 1kg of body weight) of elemental iron* daily may be required for exclusively breast-fed babies. - To be given by a healthcare professional only.
Babies (6 to 24 months):
- 1 x 2.5ml spoonful daily.
Children (2 to 5 years):
- 1 x 5ml spoonful daily.
Children (6 to 11 years):
- 1-2 x 5ml spoonful daily.
Adolescents
- 2 x 5ml spoonful daily.
Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: Sodium feredetate (also known as sodium iron edetate) 190mg/5ml.
- Other Ingredients: Water, Sorbitol, Black Cherry Flavour, Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Steviol Glycoside, Sodium Benzoate, Sucralose, Duracol Ponceau Red (E124).
Cautions
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
- SodiFer 190mg/5ml Sugar Free Oral Solution contains:
- Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218)., propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216). These ingredients may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
- Ponceau 4R (E124). This ingredient may cause allergic reactions.
- Sorbitol. This medicine contains 1050mg per 5ml of solution which is equivalent to 210mg per ml of solution. Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars, or if you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), a rare genetic disorder in which a person cannot break down fructose, talk to your doctor before you (or your child) take or receive this medicine. Sorbitol may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and mild laxative effect.
- Ethanol (alcohol). This medicine contains 11mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 5ml of solution which is equivalent to 2.2mg per ml of solution. The amount in 5ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 1ml beer or 1ml wine.
Do not take SodiFer 190mg/5ml Sugar Free Oral Solution:
- If you are allergic to sodium feredetate (also known as sodium iron edetate) or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
- If you have a history of sensitivity to iron-containing preparations.
- If you have a disorder in which there is excessive absorption and storage of (iron haemochromatosis or haemosiderosis).
If you have repeated blood transfusions or have had them in the past.
If you are currently having iron injections.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using SodiFer 190mg/5ml Sugar Free Oral Solution:
- If you have haemolytic anaemia
- If you have an iron storage or absorption disease
- If you have gastrointestinal disease
- If a child has been taking Sodium feredetate for a long time or at high doses as this can lead to toxic accumulation in the body
- If you are having tests on your stools as iron preparations colour the faeces black and can interfere with test results.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might
take any other medicines. This includes any medicines you buy without a prescription, including ironcontaining medicines or tonics. This is because Sodium Feredetate can affect the way in which some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way Sodium Feredetate works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
- Dimercaprol (for metal poisoning)
- Iron-containing medicines or tonics
- Chloramphenicol, fluoroquinolones or tetracyclines (to treat infections)
- Penicillamine (for rheumatoid arthritis)
- Methyldopa (for high blood pressure)
- Mycophenolate (to prevent organ transplant rejection)
- Levodopa, carbidopa or entacapone (for Parkinson's disease)
- Bisphosphonates (for osteoporosis)
- Thyroxine (for thyroid problems)
- Trientine (for Wilson's Disease)
- Cholestyramine (for high cholesterol)
- Proton-pump-inhibitors e.g. omeprazole (for stomach ulcers)
- Bicarbonates, carbonates, calcium, magnesium, zinc and other mineral supplements (indigestion and antacid remedies)
- Tea, coffee, eggs, milk, ascorbic acid (vitamin c) and citric acid, these may interfere with Sodium feredetate.