The quantity of iron absorbed is dependent on the degree of iron deficiency of the individual to be treated, as well as on the dosage of iron ie, the greater the iron deficit at an equivalent therapeutic iron dosage, the higher the absorption of iron. Pharmacokinetics: The iron absorption correlates with the plasma ferritin value. Iron deficiency, sideropaenia, is particularly frequent among infants and small children and manifests itself in loss of appetite, irritability, restlessness, loss of interest in play, susceptibility to infection, paleness and anaemia. Iron is an important constituent of haemoglobin, myoglobin and the enzymes which contain iron. The biological iron availability is comparable to that of iron salts this results in rapid utilisation of iron (haemoglobin and myoglobin synthesis as well as the formation of reserve iron), with simultaneous improvement in the symptoms incurred by iron deficiency. The acute oral toxicity of iron polymaltose is so low that even an overdose will lead to an iron intoxication. Iron (Geritol Liquid) chewable tablets therefore, guarantee a wide margin of safety as well as optimal tolerance. Iron is present in the form of iron polymaltose complex and not in ionised form (no iron salts). The required active substance components, iron and folic acid, can be administered as a single daily dosage.
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The folic acid content corresponds to WHO recommendations. Oral antianaemic preparation for pregnancy and lactation.