Drug name: Sorbifer Durules
Other names used:
Active Ingredients:
Ferrous sulfate and Ascorbic acid
Therapeutic actions: Sorbifer durules contains 2 active ingredients ferrous sulfate and ascorbic acid.
Ferum(iron) is essential compound of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a pigment of red blood cells that is important in transporting oxygen to the body cells. Iron is also a component of myoglobin that is oxygen-carrying protein of the muscles and heart tissue. Myoglobin stores oxygen while physical exercises.
Durules technology provides stepped releasing ferrous sulfate for a long period of time.
Vitamin C(acid ascorbic) is important in clotting of the blood, regulation of the oxidation-reduction processes, carbohydrate metabolism, regeneration of the tissues, hormones production and normalization of the capillary permeability.
Indications: Sorbifer durules is used:
- In iron deficiency anemia
- Conditions manifested with iron deficiency
- As a prophylactic remedy in breastfeeding, pregnancy, blood donors
Contraindications and cautions:
You should not take Sorbifer if any of the following conditions apply to you:
- Increased sensitivity or allergy to Ferrous sulfate and ascorbic acid or other components used to make Sorbifer durules
- Stenosis of the esophagus or/and obstructive changes of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Increased amount of iron in the organism(hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis)
- Disorders of the iron utilization(lead anemia, sideroblastic anemia, hemolytic anemia)
- Children under 12 years of age
Sorbefer should be used with caution in:
- Stomach and intestinal ulcer
- Inflammatory processes of the bowel(ulcerative colitis, enteritis, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease).
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Sorbifer will experience it or any other.
The most common side effects include: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation. Gullet ulceration and stenosis, skin allergic reactions(itching, rash), hyperthermia of the skin, headache, dizziness, weakness are also observed in rare cases.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Sorbifer, please read the information provided with Sorbifer or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Sorbifer. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Sorbifer durules may reduces the absorption of enoxacin, clodronate, grepafloxacin, levodopa, levofloxacin, methyldopa, penicillamin, tetracyclines and hormones of the thyroid gland.
Antacids reduce the absorption of ferrous sulfate. Do not use Sorbifer durules within 3 hours after the application of the mentioned above medicines.
Sorbifer durules should not be used in conjunction with ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin and ofloxacin.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Sorbifer durules with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
