2. HAEMATINICS
Hematinic is a nutrient required for th
e formation of blood cells in the proce
ss of hematopoiesis also increase hae
moglobin content.
The main hematinics are iron, B12, and
folate. Deficiency in hematinics can lea
d to anaemia.
4. Ferrous sulphate
Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement used to prevent or treat iron deficiency ane
mia.
Take ferrous sulfate on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after
a meal. Avoid taking antacids or antibiotics within 2 hours before or after taking f
errous sulfate.
FeSO4
Chemical formula Molecular Weight =151.908 g/mol
Physical property
Colour - greenish or yellow brown crystalline solid
Odour-odouless
Taste- saline,astringent taste
Solubility-freely soluble in water not soluble in alcohol
5. Storage-it should be stored in air tight closed container
Uses - it is used as haematinics.
-Used in manufacturer of ink and in photography.
- Used as disinfectant in veterinary practice.
Formulation- Tablet,capsule,oral liqid
Brand name- fefol , fesovit, ferricore
6. Ferrous Fumarate
This medication is an essential body mineral, used to treat iron deficiency anemia.
Avoid large dose of vitamins while taking this medication.
C4H2FeO4
Chemical formula Molecular Weight = 169.9013 g/mol
Physical property
Colour - reddish orange to reddish brown
Odour-slight odour
Taste- astringent taste
Solubility-slightly soluble in water very soluble in alcohol
7. Storage-it should be stored in air tight closed container
Uses - it is used as haematinics.
-it is does not get oxidized so readily and more stable
Formulation- Tablet
Brand name- Autrin,Feromac
8. Ferric ammonium citrate
This medication is an essential body mineral, used to treat iron deficiency anemia.
Avoid large dose of vitamins while taking this medication.
C6H8FeNO7
Chemical formula Molecular Weight = 261.975
Physical property
Colour - dark red, brownis red
Odour-faint odour
Nature -solid powder
Solubility-highly soluble in water insoluble in alcohol
9. Storage-stored in well airtight light ressistant container
Uses - it is used as haematinics.
-used in iron defficiency anaemia
Formulation- Tablet, capsule ,liquid dosage form
Brand name- dexorange,heam -up
10. Ferrous ascorbate
Ferrous Ascorbate medicine is an iron supplement that is used to treat or avoid lo
w iron levels in the blood. The absorption of iron from the stomach is increased by
ascorbic acid (vitamin C). For the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency ane
mia.
C12H14FeO12
Chemical formula Molecular Weight = 406.077
Physical property
Colour - purple to black
Odour-odourless
Taste-astringent
SSolubility-soluble in water slightly soluble in alcohol
11. Storage-store at room temperature 🌡
Uses - it is used as haematinics.
-used in iron defficiency anaemia
Formulation- Tablet,
Brand name- livogen-xt
12. Carbonyl Iron
This medication is a dietary supplement, prescribed for iron deficien
ies and iron deficiency anemia. It helps in oxygen transportation in t
e bodyat
Fe(CO)5
Chemical formula Molecular Weight = 195.9 g/mol
Physical property
Colour - grey powder or yellow liquid
Odour-musty
Taste-astringent
SSSolubility-insoluble in water slightly soluble in alcohol
13. Storage-store in well closed air tight container.
Uses - iron dietry supplement
-used in iron defficiency anaemia
Formulation- oral tablet ,oral suspension
Brand name- Hefer -z,Irolic-cz