{"product_id":"rulofer-n-ferrous-fumarate-iron-tablets","title":"RULOFER N, ferrous fumarate iron tablets","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"a-h4 u-no-margin u-font-weight--bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRULOFER N film-coated tablets, Ferrous fumarate iron tablets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-h4 u-no-margin u-font-weight--bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eactive RULOFER N, ferrous fumarate iron tablets ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-ProductAdditionalInformation u-clearfix\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFerrous fumarate x water 152.24-163.7 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-h4 u-no-margin u-font-weight--bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRULOFER N, ferrous fumarate iron tablets excipients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-ProductAdditionalInformation u-clearfix\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elactose-1 water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecornstarch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePovidone K25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSodium Lauryl Sulfate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMacrogol 6000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etalc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimethicone 350\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePolysorbate 80\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esorbic acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehypromellose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMacrogol 4000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eButyl methacrylate copolymer, basic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etitanium dioxide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIron oxides and hydroxides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRULOFER N, ferrous fumarate iron tablets indication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tablets are used to treat iron deficiency states.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRULOFER N, ferrous fumarate iron tablets dosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways take the film-coated tablets exactly as directed.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUnless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren over 12 years take 1 film-coated tablet 1-2 times a day and adults 2-4 times a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf necessary, adults can take 2 film-coated tablets 3-4 times a day at the beginning of therapy, depending on the Hb value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eduration of use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amount of iron to be supplied to the body depends on the stage of iron deficiency.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease ask your doctor about this\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you take more than you should:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you forget to take a dose:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn principle, medicines should be taken as prescribed by the doctor.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease do not compensate for missed doses by doubling the number of film-coated tablets, but continue to take them as originally planned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you stop taking:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact your doctor or pharmacist beforehand, they can best assess any effects on your condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have any further questions on the use of the medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRULOFER N, ferrous fumarate iron tablets way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film-coated tablets should be swallowed whole in the morning on an empty stomach or 1 hour before meals with sufficient liquid to prevent possible damage to the mucous membrane from tablets that have gotten stuck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eside effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all medicines, this can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe evaluation of side effects is based on the following frequency information:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery common: more than 1 in 10 people treated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon: less than 1 in 10 but more than 1 in 100 people treated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon: less than 1 in 100 but more than 1 in 1000 people treated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare: less than 1 in 1,000 but more than 1 in 10,000 people treated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery rare: less than 1 in 10,000 people treated, including isolated cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSignificant side effects or signs to look out for and actions to take if affected:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are affected by any of the side effects listed below, stop taking the film-coated tablets and contact your doctor as soon as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGastrointestinal disorders and constipation occasionally occur.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA darkening of the stool is a frequently observed, but completely harmless event after taking oral iron preparations.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConstipation can be relieved with a balanced diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects that are not listed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRULOFER N, ferrous fumarate iron tablets interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTaking\/using other medicines:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking\/using or have recently taken\/used other medicines, even if they are non-prescription medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIron salts like the film-coated tablets\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003edecrease the intake of\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecertain antibiotics (tetracyclines),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epenicillamine (medicine against rheumatic diseases),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevodopa (Parkinson's drug)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethyldopa (medicine for high blood pressure)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThyroxine (thyroid hormone) in patients being treated with thyroxine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaffect the absorption of quinolone antibiotics (e.g. ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan increase the irritating effect on the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract when taken at the same time as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including some common medicines for pain, fever and inflammation).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe absorption of iron is reduced by taking the following medicines at the same time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003echolestyramine (used to lower high levels of fat in the blood),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntacids (stomach acid-binding calcium, magnesium, aluminum salts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand calcium and magnesium supplements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should not take the film-coated tablets within 2-3 hours of taking any of the above substances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhen taken with food and drink\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should take the film-coated tablets 1 hour before or possibly between meals, as food can affect iron absorption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron-binding substances such as phytates (e.g. from cereals), phosphoric acid salts (e.g. from milk), oxalic acid salts (e.g. from spinach or rhubarb), tannic acids (tea) or coffee inhibit the absorption of iron by the organism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContraindications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe drug must not be taken\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance ferrous fumarate or any of the other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you suffer from anemia caused by infections or cancer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you have an accumulation of iron in your blood (raised iron levels) and problems with iron utilization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003epregnancy and breast feeding period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no known restrictions on use during pregnancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003elactation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no known restrictions on use during breastfeeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatient RULOFER N, ferrous fumarate iron tablets notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eParticular caution is required when ingesting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you suffer from inflammation or ulcers of the gastrointestinal mucosa.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTalk to your doctor before taking it.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHe will carefully weigh the benefit of the treatment against the risk of aggravation of the gastrointestinal disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are also using dietary or other iron salt supplements.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo avoid the risk of possible iron overdose, talk to your doctor before taking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDriving and using machines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no known effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LOMAPHARM GmbH","offers":[{"title":"20 pcs","offer_id":54926818050425,"sku":"04996404","price":24.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 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