FEROSE DROPS For Iron Deficiencies     COMPOSITION 1ml =20 drops) contains : 50mg iron as iron (III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex.     PROPERTIES The trivalent iron in the preparation, in the form of a complex organic compound, is extremely well tolerated, and thus ideal for patients with gastro-intestinal sensitivity. Fe(III) can be designated as a "nutritional iron" type; safe and reliable compensation for iron deficiency is guaranteed, not only in haematopoietic systems, but also in cell ferments and iron reserves.     INDICATIONS Diagnostically attested iron deficiency in any form in particular iron deficiency anaemia.     DOSASE & ADMINISTRATION (Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor): Premature babies: 1 drop daily (2.5mg) per kg body weight. Children up to one year: Begin with 6 drops daily; increasing to 20 drops/day, in distributed doses. Children (1 to 12 years): 20 drops once to twice daily (50 to 100mg). Children (12 yrs and over): 20 drops twice daily (100mg). Adults: 40 drops once to twice daily (100 to 200mg). Depending on the degree of iron deficiency, and in cases of increased iron needs, a higher dosage may be required under certain circumstances, which will be determined by the attending physician. Depending on the scale of the iron deficiency, treatment lasting several months may be required. To supplement iron depots, therapy should be continued for about one month after normalization of haemoglobin values.     RESTRICTIONS IN USE Cases of hypersideraemia, iron utilisation disorders, any instances of anaemia of indeterminate origin, established cases of iron intolerance, such as severe cases of inflammatory changes in the gastro- intestinal tract.     INTEREACTIONS Ferose drops can be taken with meals. Competitive reactions with food constituents, which might reduce the resorption of the iron complex, will not occur. The drops can be administered mixed in baby food or in fruit and vegetable juices. The slight caramel colouration does not impair either taste of effect.     PRESENTATIONS Ferose drops, available in glass bottle with built-in dropper. Ferose is also available as Tablets and Syrup.