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Indications
- Prevention of iron and folic acid deficiency, mainly during pregnancy
- Treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia
Forms and strengths
- Tablet of 185 or 200 mg ferrous fumurate or sulfate (60 or 65 mg of elemental iron) + 400 micrograms folic acid (vitamin B9)
Dosage
- See adult dosage of ferrous salts
Remarks
- This fixed-dose combination is not effective for the treatment of folic acid deficiency because of its low dose.
Storage
- Below 25 °C