After a pregnant woman is registered, she will need to regularly take a series of tests. This is necessary to monitor the health status of the expectant mother and baby. Unfortunately, quite often in the results of laboratory studies of a pregnant woman, a low level of hemoglobin is indicated. This indicates the presence of iron deficiency anemia. This condition is very dangerous for both the woman and the fetus. In this case, to normalize the amount of hemoglobin, the doctor will prescribe. Today, the most effective of them is Fenyuls. During pregnancy, this is the best option.
110 g/l is the minimum for women. During pregnancy, this indicator can decrease to 90 g / l, and in some cases up to 70 g / l. According to statistics, anemia during pregnancy is diagnosed in 40% of women. The reasons for this condition can be very diverse: early toxicosis, nervous stress, malnutrition. The main reason is absolutely physiological in nature, when in the process of development the fetus takes important substances from the mother's body. Taking the drug "Fenyuls" during pregnancy reduces the risk of developing anemia. As a result, the risk of possible complications during childbearing and during childbirth is reduced several times.
If you find even one of the following symptoms, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible, these are:
All of these signs may indicate iron deficiency anemia. The drug "Fenuls" will help to normalize the condition of a woman. During pregnancy, the price of the drug is not the main thing. In the first place should be the health of the expectant mother and child. Moreover, the price of the drug "Fenuls" (how to take the remedy will be described below) is fully consistent with its positive medicinal effect and is in the range of 50-70 rubles per pack (10 capsules per pack).
The composition of the drug includes ferrous iron. This component is part of hemoglobin. It is the most important substance in the human body. It is thanks to him that metabolic processes in cells and tissue respiration are possible. Also, the composition of the drug includes vitamins of group B, which are involved in carbohydrate and protein metabolism, and vitamin C, which helps to strengthen the immune system. In addition, the constituent agents contribute to better absorption of iron by the body and reduce its negative effect on the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines.
If the doctor diagnoses "anemia" (and this can only be done on the basis of a general blood test, which will take into account the level of hemoglobin, leukocytes, lymphocytes, stab, erythrocyte sedimentation rate), treatment with iron preparations will be required. During the period of bearing a baby, the drug "Fenuls" is considered the most effective. Clinical studies have shown that taking one capsule of the drug once a day, you can achieve not only the normalization of the pregnant woman's well-being, but also a significant improvement in the blood picture. And by the end of the 3rd week of treatment with this remedy, laboratory tests show a normal level of hemoglobin. It has also been found that in most cases, when using Fenyuls during pregnancy, blood circulation in the uterus-placenta system is normalized and the risk of developing certain inflammatory diseases is reduced. In addition, the drug has proven its effectiveness during the preparation period and after caesarean section. In parturient women who use Fenyuls after surgery, the risk of postpartum anemia, endometritis and many wound infections is halved. Therefore, for preventive purposes, the drug is prescribed before and after childbirth, even if they proceed naturally. The tool has a granular structure and in very rare cases causes side effects.
As a rule, the drug is prescribed, starting with Take it one capsule per day. The intake cycle is two weeks, after which a week break is taken. According to this scheme, the drug is taken until the birth itself. For medical reasons, the dose of the drug can be increased to two doses per day.
Often, doctors advise taking multivitamin complexes along with Fenyuls during pregnancy. The instructions for this remedy, however, indicate the inappropriateness of such actions, since other vitamins can interfere with the absorption and absorption of iron. In addition, the drug "Fenuls" is not recommended to be used together with because they weaken the effect of the active ingredients.
Although the drug is included in the group of pharmacological polyminerals and multivitamins, in no case should you self-medicate. This tool is designed to correct specific problems. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to consult a specialist and a medical examination (in particular, a general blood test), on the basis of which the doctor will be able to confirm or refute the presence of any pathology.
As a rule, the drug "Fenyuls" during pregnancy does not cause side effects. But in some cases, such undesirable phenomena as vomiting, nausea, rash, itching, constipation, dizziness may appear. This does not require any therapy, since the condition returns to normal within a short time after the drug is discontinued.
Indications for the use of the drug in some cases may turn into contraindications. The drug is not recommended for use in diseases such as hemosiderosis and hemochromatosis. These are conditions characterized by the accumulation of iron in some organs, at the same time, the content of iron in the blood may be insufficient. The drug "Fenuls" is not prescribed for allergic reactions to its components. Since iron has an irritating effect, the remedy is used with caution in diseases of the digestive system, as this can provoke an exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Namely - peptic ulcer of the duodenum or stomach.
Pregnancy is a joyful and at the same time very exciting period in the life of every woman. After all, she is responsible not only for her own, but also for the life that has just begun. While carrying a baby, it is especially important to monitor your health and not miss the slightest signs of malaise.
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Fenyuls is a common name for three different options iron preparations intended for the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia in women, men and children.
Each type of drug is produced in its dosage form. So, Fenyuls is available in capsules, Fenyuls 100 is in tablets, and Fenyuls Complex is in the form of a syrup. Accordingly, the names "Fenules 100" and "Fenules tablets" often used in everyday speech refer to the variety of the drug that correctly calls Fenules 100. The name "Fenules capsules" refers to the variety that is correctly called simply Fenules. But the Fenyuls Complex, as a rule, is called children's in everyday speech, since the dosage form of the syrup is suitable for taking by young children and therefore is prescribed by pediatricians. However, Fenyuls Complex can also be taken by adults. In the following text, to designate varieties of Fenyuls, we will use an indication of the dosage form. For example, Fenyuls 100 will be called tablets, Fenyuls Complex - drops, and Fenyuls - capsules.
The composition of each variety of Fenyuls necessarily includes an iron compound, which is necessary to compensate for a deficiency or high need for this element. In addition to iron, each variety of Fenyuls includes various additional components that determine the differences between them. Consider the composition of each variety of Fenyuls separately, so as not to create confusion.
So, the composition of Fenyuls capsules includes the following active ingredients:
Fenyuls also has an INN, but it is somewhat more difficult to determine it, since tablets and capsules contain not one active ingredient, but several. In such a situation, the entire list of active components of the drug is usually given, which will be the total INN of the drug.
However, in relation to Fenyuls, one can limit oneself to only one name of the INN, conditionally taking an iron compound as the main active ingredient. And it is the name of the iron that is part of the compound that will be the INN of each variety of Fenyuls. For example, for Fenyuls and Fenyuls 100 INN will be ferrous sulfate anhydrous, and for Fenyuls drops - iron hydroxide polymaltose.
Below is a photograph of the packages of Fenyuls varieties.
Due to ferrous sulfate, Fenyuls capsules effectively compensate for the deficiency of this element in the body of children and adults with blood loss, iron deficiency in food or an increased need for it (for example, pregnant women, athletes, etc.). That is, Fenyuls capsules increase the concentration of blood hemoglobin in people in whom it is reduced, and maintain it at a normal level in cases of increased consumption of this element during pregnancy, heavy physical exertion, heavy menstruation, etc. Ascorbic acid improves the absorption of iron from the intestines into the bloodstream.
B vitamins normalize the metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates, disturbed due to dystrophic processes associated with iron and vitamin deficiency. So, thiamine improves the functioning of the nervous system and normalizes the metabolism of carbohydrates. Riboflavin improves vision and cellular respiration. Pyridoxine improves amino acid metabolism and protein synthesis, while pantothenic acid normalizes fat metabolism.
Fenyuls 100 tablets have a special porous structure, which ensures a slow and gradual release of ferrous sulfate, which reduces stomach irritation and improves the absorption of the element in the intestines. In addition, ascorbic acid, which is part of the tablets, also improves the absorption of iron from the intestines into the bloodstream, converting it from Fe 3+ to Fe 2+.
The chemical compound of dextrin in Fenules Complex is very similar to the natural bioorganic molecules found in the human body and containing iron atoms. Due to this structure, iron from the Fenules Complex is released in the intestine very slowly, and is absorbed into the bloodstream only by active diffusion, which makes it impossible to overdose. This means that even when taking a large number of drops of Fenyuls Complex, a person will not develop an overdose of iron. Such an important quality makes Fenyuls Complex drops very convenient and safe to use.
The third advantage of Fenyuls complex drops over other iron preparations is that they do not have the ability to activate oxidative processes.
Due to the peculiarities of action and the chemical structure of the active ingredient, Fenyuls Complex drops quickly eliminate iron deficiency in the body and normalize the concentration of hemoglobin in the blood.
Indications for the use of Fenyuls capsules | Indications for the use of tablets Fenyuls 100 | Indications for the use of drops Fenyuls Complex |
Treatment and prevention of iron deficiency during heavy menstruation, pregnancy or breastfeeding | Treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia caused by an increased need for iron during pregnancy, breastfeeding, during a period of intensive growth or recovery from serious illness | Treatment of iron deficiency anemia of any origin in infants and preschool children |
Vitamin B deficiency | Treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia caused by chronic blood loss, such as heavy menstruation, uterine bleeding, or bleeding from the stomach and duodenum | Elimination of iron deficiency in infants and preschool children |
Treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia caused by an unbalanced diet | Ensuring the need for iron during periods of its intensive consumption during pregnancy, breastfeeding, blood donation, during a period of intensive growth | |
Ensuring adequate iron intake in vegetarians and the elderly |
Continuous administration of the drug should be carried out up to the normalization of the concentration of ferritin, even if the pregnancy or the period of breastfeeding has already ended. If the concentration of ferritin cannot be monitored, then treatment is continued for a month after the normalization of the hemoglobin level in the blood. This is necessary to create a supply of iron in the body, which guarantees the absence of relapses of anemia for several years.
For the treatment of latent iron deficiency, in which anemia is still absent, but the ferritin level is already below normal, it is necessary to take Fenyuls Complex in the following dosages, depending on age:
For the prevention of iron deficiency, Fenyuls Complex drops can be taken in courses lasting 1 to 2 months in the following dosages:
The drug should not be taken together with other means containing iron, as an overdose may develop. Fenyuls must be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking drugs that impair iron absorption, such as antacids (Almagel, Maalox, Rennie, etc.) or sorbents (Polifepan, Polysorb, Enterodez, etc.).
If one dose of Fenyuls was missed, then you should drink a tablet, capsule or drops as soon as possible. However, if the missed dose of Fenyuls coincides in time with the moment of taking the next tablet or capsule of the drug, then you should drink only one dose of the drug, without doubling it.
It is optimal to treat anemia and latent iron deficiency under the control of hemoglobin and ferritin concentrations in the blood, as well as the total iron-binding capacity of serum.
If any symptoms of an overdose appear, you should immediately stop taking Fenyuls, wash the stomach and intestines, give a raw egg and milk to eat, which will bind excess iron ions. After that, carry out symptomatic treatment aimed at maintaining the functioning of vital organs and systems. In severe poisoning that threatens death, deferoxamine is administered.
All varieties of Fenyuls should not be taken simultaneously with antacids and sorbents, as they reduce its absorption. It is necessary to take Fenyuls 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids or sorbents.
Fenyuls reduces the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, so these drugs should not be taken at the same time. It is optimal to take antibiotics one hour before or 2 hours after Fenyuls.
Fenyuls capsules and tablets reduce the therapeutic effect of Levodopa, Methyldopa, Penicillamine, fluoroquinolones and thyroid hormones, therefore it is recommended to spread their intake in time by 1 to 2 hours.
All varieties of Fenyuls cannot be taken simultaneously with Ciprofloxacin, Doxycycline, Normfloxacin and Ofloxacin.
It is also necessary to remember that eggs, milk and dairy products, whole grain cereals, tea and coffee reduce the absorption of iron. Therefore, when eating these products, it should be borne in mind that the course of treatment may be lengthened.
Pregnant women can take any kind of Fenyuls - capsules, tablets or drops, choosing the option that they like best for any subjective reasons. However, if a woman takes a multivitamin complex for pregnant women, then it is recommended to choose Fenyuls drops or tablets, since the capsules contain vitamins in addition to iron. And the simultaneous intake of both a multivitamin complex and vitamins in the composition of Fenyuls can provoke their overdose.
Pregnant women are advised to take Fenyuls only after meals, as this minimizes the risk of irritation of the gastric mucosa and, accordingly, the appearance of unpleasant symptoms or increased toxicosis.
For the prevention of anemia in pregnant women, it is recommended to take 1 capsule, 1 tablet or 6 drops once a day until childbirth. If a woman plans to breastfeed her baby, then Fenyuls prophylactic treatment can be continued after childbirth in the same dosages. The drug is taken continuously until the baby is weaned from the breast.
The latent iron deficiency in the body must be replenished, otherwise it will lead to anemia after a certain period of time. In principle, hidden iron deficiency can be conditionally attributed to the initial stage of anemia, when hemoglobin is still normal, but if nothing is done, then after a while its concentration will definitely decrease. To detect hidden iron deficiency, it is necessary to determine the concentration of ferritin in the blood. If it is reduced, then the woman suffers from a latent iron deficiency. While this deficiency is compensated, and hemoglobin is kept within the normal range, but after a while, when the reserves are completely depleted, anemia will also develop.
For the treatment of latent iron deficiency during pregnancy, it is necessary to take Fenyuls 1 capsule, 1 tablet or 40 drops per day until the concentration of ferritin in the blood returns to normal. After normalization of ferritin levels, you can continue to take Fenyuls until the end of pregnancy or breastfeeding in prophylactic dosages.
For the treatment of anemia during pregnancy, it is necessary to take 2-3 tablets, 2-3 capsules or 80-120 drops of Fenyuls per day until the hemoglobin concentration reaches normal values. Then Fenyuls is continued in lower dosages - 1 tablet, 1 capsule or 40 - 80 drops per day, which is necessary to saturate the body with iron and create a small depot. In fact, the second stage of anemia treatment, starting from the moment of normalization of hemoglobin levels, is the elimination of hidden iron deficiency. Usually this stage lasts at least 1 month, and optimally - up to the normalization of the concentration of ferritin in the blood. After completing the treatment of anemia, pregnant women can switch to Fenyuls in prophylactic dosages, and continue to do so until childbirth or the end of breastfeeding.