Noripurum folic is an association of iron and folic acid, widely used in the treatment of anemia, as well as in the prevention of anemia in cases of pregnancy or breastfeeding, for example, or in cases of malnutrition. See more about iron deficiency anemia.
This medicine can be purchased in pharmacies, under medical prescription, with a price of about 43 to 55 reais.
What is it for
Folic Noripurum is indicated in the following situations:
- Iron or folic acid deficiency anemia; Prevention and treatment of pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding anemia, iron and folic acid deficiency; Severe, post-hemorrhagic, post-gastric and post-resection ferropenic anemias preoperative, anemic patients, essential hypochromic anemia, alkyl chloranemia, qualitative and quantitative food anemias;
In addition, this remedy can also be used as an adjunct in the treatment of malnutrition. Know what to eat for anemia.
How to take
The dose and duration of therapy depend on the severity of the iron deficiency and the person's age, and can be administered at once, or divided into separate doses, during or immediately after meals:
- Children from 1 to 5 years
The usual dose is half a chewable tablet daily.
- Children from 5 to 12 years old
The usual dose is one chewable tablet daily.
- Adults and teenagers
In cases of manifest iron deficiency, the usual dose is one chewable tablet 2 to 3 times a day, until hemoglobin levels are normal. After the values return to normal, in cases of anemia during pregnancy, one chewable tablet should be taken daily at least until the end of the pregnancy, and in other cases, for an additional 2-3 months. In cases of prevention of iron and folic acid deficiency, the usual dose is one chewable tablet per day.
Possible side effects
Although rare, adverse reactions can occur with folic Noripurum, such as abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, stomach pain, poor digestion and vomiting. Less frequently, generalized itching, redness of the skin, rash and hives may occur.
Who should not take
Noripurum folic is contraindicated in cases of allergy to iron salts, folic acid or any other component of the medication. In addition, it should also not be used in all non-ferropenic anemias or in cases of chronic diarrhea and swelling and pain in the lining of the colon, called ulcerative colitis, as these processes prevent the absorption of iron or folic acid when taken by orally.
