Fenuls baby

Fenuls baby is an anti-anemic drug taken orally. It belongs to the group of ferrous iron drugs.

Indications Fenuls baby

It is used for iron deficiency anemia (latent or clinically expressed iron deficiency), and also to prevent the development of iron deficiency with an increased need for this element (breastfeeding, pregnancy, and also intensive growth in adolescents or donation).

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Release form

The drug is released in the form of oral drops.

Pharmacodynamics

Iron contained in hemoglobin helps transport oxygen into tissues. Sufficient iron is required for effective erythropoiesis processes. The drug contains iron in the form of a polymaltose hydroxide complex of 3-valent iron. This complex of macromolecules is stable inside the gastrointestinal tract and does not secrete iron in the form of free ions.

Fenuls Baby is similar in structure to a natural iron compound – the ferritin component. This similarity allows iron (type III) to pass from the intestines into the blood by means of active absorption. It is this ability of the drug that explains the impossibility of intoxication with it, which distinguishes it from ordinary iron salts, the absorption of which is carried out in accordance with the gradient of therapeutic concentration.

The absorbed iron is stored in the standard form with ferritin - mostly inside the liver. Then, inside the bone marrow, it is part of hemoglobin. Iron, which is a component of the iron (type III)-polymaltose complex, does not have the prooxidant effect inherent in standard iron salts (type II).

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Pharmacokinetics

Iron absorption occurs mainly in the duodenum. Peak absorption values are observed when the substance is consumed on an empty stomach. The degree of iron absorption increases in conditions characterized by iron deficiency.

The polymaltose iron complex shows bioavailability values comparable to the bioavailability of fumarate salts and iron sulfate in therapeutic as well as physiological doses.

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Dosing and administration

The dosage and duration of therapy are determined by the degree of iron deficiency, weight and age of the patient. The daily dose can be taken either once or in several doses.

Dosage portions for clinically expressed iron deficiency:

• premature babies – 1-2 drops/kg daily for 3-5 months;
• children under 12 months of age – 10-15 drops per day;
• children aged 1-12 years – 20-30 drops of the drug per day;
• teenagers from 12 years of age and adults – 40-120 drops of medication per day;
• pregnant women – 80-120 drops of the substance per day.

The duration of the therapeutic cycle in clinically significant iron deficiency should be at least 2 months. In such cases, stabilization of hemoglobin levels is observed after 2-3 months from the start of therapy. To restore internal reserves, the medication is taken in prophylactic doses for several months.

Portion regimen for latent iron deficiency:

• infants up to 12 months – 6-10 drops of the drug per day;
• children aged 1-12 years – 10-20 drops of the drug per day;
• for teenagers over 12 years of age and adults – 20-40 drops of the substance per day;
• pregnant women – 20-40 drops of medication per day (should start from the 14th week of pregnancy, with 2-week intervals in use).

Preventive doses for iron deficiency:

• for infants under 12 months of age – 2-4 drops of the substance per day;
• children aged 1-12 years – 4-6 drops of the drug per day;
• adults and adolescents over 12 years old – 4-6 drops of medication per day;
• pregnant women – 4-6 drops of the drug per day.

Use Fenuls baby during pregnancy

When using the drug, no negative effects on the woman and the fetus were registered (even when taken in the 1st trimester).

Contraindications

It is contraindicated to prescribe the medication to people with megaloblastic anemia.

Side effects Fenuls baby

Single use of the drug leads to the appearance of signs of dyspepsia.

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Overdose

There is currently no information on drug intoxication. If an overdose does occur, supportive and symptomatic treatments should be performed.

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Interactions with other drugs

When Fenuls baby is combined with antacids or tetracyclines, iron absorption is weakened.

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Storage conditions

Fenuls baby should be kept in a place closed to children. Temperature values are maximum 25°C.

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Shelf life

Fenuls baby can be used within 24 months from the date of manufacture of the pharmaceutical product.

Analogues

Analogues of the drug are such drugs as Aquaferrol, Profer, Globigene with Hemozhet, as well as Ferumbo and Maltofer with Ferrum Lek.