FEROSE-F For Iron & Floic Acid Deficiency     COMPOSITION Each chewable tablet contains 100 mg of iron as Ferric hydroxide polymaltose plus 350mcg of folic acid.     PROPERTIES FEROSE-F chewable tablets for the treatment of iron and folic acid deficiencies of all origins during pregnancy and lactation period. The folic acid content corresponds to the recommendation of the WHO. Iron polymaltose, the active iron ingredient of FEROSE-F chewable tablets is essentially non-ionic, therefore, it has the following properties unlike ionised iron salt preparations : - It does not give rise to irritation of the intestinal mucosa and does not stain the teeth. - It has palatable, non metallic taste (chocolate flavour). - It has excellent tolerance. FEROSE-F chewable tablets can be taken with meals as appropriate to the patient, with any beverage or medicaments.     INDICATIONS Prevention and treatment of iron and folic acid deficiencies of all origins during pregnancy and lactation period. Dosage and Administration : In normal cases 1 tablet daily. Tablets may be chewed or swallowed. In order to replenish the iron depots, it is recommended to continue the treatment for a further month after normalization of the blood values.     DOSASE & ADMINISTRATION In normal cases 1 tablet daily. Tablets may be chewed or swallowed. In order to replenish the iron depots, it is recommended to continue the treatment for a further month after normalization of the blood values.     CONTRAINDICATIONS - Overloading of iron in the organism (haemochromatosis, chronic haemolysis). - Disturbances in iron utilization (lead anemia, sidero-achrestic anemia), thalassaemia. - Megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency.     PRECAUTIONS As with all oral iron preparations, a dark colouration of the stool may occur which is without clinical significance.     UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS Occasionally GI irritation, pressure in the epigastric region, nausea, constipation or diarrhoea may occur. Allergic reactions have been reported rarely with folic acid.     PRESENTATIONS FEROSE-F available in tablet formulation.