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• Prevention and treatment of nutritional deficiencies:
• Iron deficiency anemia and related iron deficiency states.
• Folic acid deficiency, including during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.
• Vitamin A deficiency, particularly in populations at risk for night blindness and xerophthalmia.
• Vitamin C deficiency (scurvy prevention and treatment).
• Zinc deficiency contributing to impaired immune function, growth retardation, and delayed wound healing.
• Pregnancy and lactation: to support increased micronutrient needs.
• Malnutrition and malabsorption syndromes: supplementation to correct multiple micronutrient deficits.
• Clinically accepted off-label uses: supportive therapy in chronic illnesses with risk of multiple micronutrient depletion.

Adults and Adolescents:

• Typically administered orally as a fixed-dose combination tablet or syrup.
• Common dosing:
• Iron (elemental): 30–60 mg daily (varies by formulation).
• Folic acid: 400–800 mcg daily.
• Vitamin A: 5000 IU (1500 mcg retinol equivalents) daily.
• Vitamin C: 60–100 mg daily.
• Zinc: 10–25 mg elemental zinc daily.

Pregnant women:

• Iron 30–60 mg elemental daily.
• Folic acid 400–800 mcg daily (often 600 mcg in pregnancy).
• Vitamin A: use cautiously, avoid doses exceeding recommended daily allowance to prevent teratogenicity.
• Vitamin C and Zinc as above.

Pediatrics:

• Dose adjusted according to age and weight; formulations available as syrups or chewable tablets.

Elderly:

• Dosage similar to adults, monitor for tolerance and interactions.

Administration:

• Oral route, preferably with food to reduce gastrointestinal irritation.
• Vitamin C enhances iron absorption, so co-administration improves efficacy.
• Avoid simultaneous intake with calcium-rich foods or antacids which may reduce absorption.

• Iron: Vital component of hemoglobin and myoglobin; essential for oxygen transport and cellular respiration. Iron supplementation replenishes iron stores and supports erythropoiesis.
• Folic Acid: A key B-vitamin required for DNA synthesis and repair; critical for red blood cell formation and neural tube development during pregnancy.
• Vitamin A: Fat-soluble vitamin important for vision, immune function, and epithelial integrity. It regulates gene expression and cellular differentiation.
• Vitamin C: Water-soluble antioxidant that enhances non-heme iron absorption by reducing ferric to ferrous iron and supports collagen synthesis and immune defense.
• Zinc: Trace element necessary for numerous enzymatic reactions, immune function, wound healing, and DNA synthesis.

Together, this combination addresses multiple micronutrient deficiencies, improving hematologic parameters, immune competence, and overall nutritional status.

• Iron:
• Absorbed mainly in the duodenum and upper jejunum; bioavailability varies with iron salt form and dietary factors.
• Transported in plasma bound to transferrin; stored as ferritin or hemosiderin.
• Eliminated mainly via sloughing of intestinal mucosal cells, minor losses through sweat, urine, and blood loss.
• Folic Acid:
• Well absorbed in the small intestine.
• Converted to active tetrahydrofolate derivatives intracellularly.
• Excreted primarily in urine.
• Vitamin A:
• Absorbed with dietary fat via micelles in the small intestine.
• Stored predominantly in the liver.
• Excreted slowly in urine and feces.
• Vitamin C:
• Rapidly absorbed in the small intestine via active transport and diffusion.
• Distributed widely in body tissues; water-soluble and not stored extensively.
• Excreted in urine; excess eliminated to maintain homeostasis.
• Zinc:
• Absorbed primarily in the small intestine.
• Transported bound to albumin and other proteins.
• Excreted mainly via feces; minor urinary excretion.

• Generally considered safe when used within recommended dietary allowances.
• Pregnancy: Folic acid and iron are essential and recommended supplements to prevent anemia and fetal neural tube defects.
• Vitamin A: High doses (>10,000 IU/day) contraindicated due to teratogenicity risk; prenatal vitamins contain safe levels.
• Vitamin C and Zinc: Safe in pregnancy within recommended limits.
• Lactation: Components pass into breast milk at low levels; supplementation supports maternal and infant nutrition and is generally safe.
• Use caution to avoid excessive vitamin A intake.

• Multivitamin and mineral supplement
• Nutritional supplement

• Known hypersensitivity to any component.
• Hemochromatosis or other iron overload disorders.
• Vitamin A toxicity or hypervitaminosis A.
• Unexplained anemia without established diagnosis.

• Excessive iron intake may cause gastrointestinal irritation or toxicity; keep out of reach of children.
• Vitamin A overdose can cause teratogenicity and hepatotoxicity.
• Monitor for allergic reactions or intolerance.
• Use caution in patients with renal impairment due to altered vitamin and mineral handling.
• Monitor hematologic parameters during prolonged therapy.

Common:

• Gastrointestinal discomfort (nausea, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain).
• Dark stools (due to iron).
• Mild headache or flushing (rare).

Serious/Rare:

• Iron overdose toxicity — vomiting, metabolic acidosis, shock.
• Allergic reactions — rash, itching, anaphylaxis (very rare).
• Hypervitaminosis A — headache, dizziness, nausea, visual changes.

• Antacids, calcium, and dairy products reduce iron absorption.
• Tetracyclines and quinolones — decreased absorption when given with zinc and iron.
• Vitamin C enhances iron absorption.
• Zinc may interfere with penicillamine and certain antibiotics.
• Concurrent high-dose vitamin A with other retinoids increases toxicity risk.

• Reinforced importance of folic acid supplementation in women of childbearing age to reduce neural tube defects.
• WHO recommends vitamin A supplementation in high-risk populations to reduce morbidity and mortality.
• Emphasis on combined micronutrient supplementation in maternal and child health programs.

• Store at 20°C–25°C (room temperature).
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Keep in tightly closed containers.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• No refrigeration needed.