Mylovit®

Iron + Folic Acid + Vit B Complex + Vit C

Prescribing Details



Description
Mylovit ® is the combined preparation of Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C.

Uses
No Data

Indications
Mylovit ® is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of iron, folic acid and zinc deficiencies especially during pregnancy and lactation and woman with heavy menstrual bleeding.

Dosage and administration
One capsule daily In sever cases two capsule daily or as directed by the physicia

Use in pregnancy & lactation
No Data

Geriatric use
No Data

Precautions
Special care should be taken in patients who may develop iron overload, such as those with haemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia or red cell aplasia.

Side effects
Generally well tolerated. However a few allergic sensitization has been reported to any of the ingredients.Oral iron preparation may cause constipation or dark stool.

Contraindications
Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Iron therapy is contraindicated in the presence of haemolytic anaemia.

Drug interactions
Iron chelates with tetracyclines and absorption may be impaired. Folic acid interacts with antiepileptic drugs, no plasma concentrations of phenobarbital, phenytoin possibly reduced. Iron may decrease the absorption of antacids, quinolone antibiotics, levodopa, levothyroxine, methyldopa and pencillamine.

Overdose
Higher doses of Iron should be avoided if liver disease is reported; excess can cause bloody diarrhea, vomiting, acidosis, darkened stools and abdominal pain. Higher doses of nicotinamide may cause vomiting, diarrhea. Sensory neuropathy was observed in individuals consuming more than 200mg pyridoxine for very long periods. Acute ingestion of ascorbic acid, even of massive doses, is unlikely to cause significant effects. Excess intake of zinc (1-2 g/day) for prolonged period can damage immune system.

Preparation
No Data

Pharmaceutical precautions
Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.

Presentation
Mylovit ® Capsules: Transparent body and transparent purple cap, body imprinted with ‘ACI’ logo and cap with ‘ACI’. Each capsule contains blended pellets of dried Ferrous Sulfate BP 150mg, Folic Acid BP 0.5mg, Thiamin Mononitrate USP 2mg, Riboflavin BP 2mg, Nicotinamide BP 10mg, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP 1mg, Ascorbic Acid BP 50mg.

Package quantities
Mylovit ® Capsule: Cartons of 10x10’s capsules in Alu-PVC blister pack.