Jecktofer Plus
Jecktofer Plus Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Citric Acid Monohydrate is indicated for the management of dry cough.
A metallic element found in certain minerals, in nearly all soils, and in mineral waters. It is an essential constituent of hemoglobin, cytochrome, and other components of respiratory enzyme systems. Its chief functions are in the transport of oxygen to tissue (hemoglobin) and in cellular oxidation mechanisms. Depletion of iron stores may result in iron-deficiency anemia. Iron is used to build up the blood in anemia.
The major activity of supplemental iron is in the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia. Iron has putative immune-enhancing, anticarcinogenic and cognition-enhancing activities.
A polyhydric alcohol with about half the sweetness of sucrose. Sorbitol occurs naturally and is also produced synthetically from glucose. It was formerly used as a diuretic and may still be used as a laxative and in irrigating solutions for some surgical procedures.
| Trade Name | Jecktofer Plus |
| Generic | Citric Acid + Folic Acid [vit B9] + Iron + Mecobalamin [vit B12] + Sorbitol |
| Type | Injection |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | Cosme Farma Laboratories Ltd |
| Available Country | India |
| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Citric Acid Monohydrate contains the active ingredient Citric Acid Monohydrate which helps to reduce the dry cough and soothes the throat from any related discomfort and pain. Citric Acid is a demulcent which relieves irritation of the mucous membrane in the throat by forming a protective film. Citric Acid is absorbed after oral administration. It is found naturally in the body and is widely distributed.
Iron is an essential element commonly used for the treatment of patients with documented iron deficiency.
Used in preventing and treating iron-deficiency anemia.
Sorbitol is a product that can be used as a laxative to relieve constipation, and also as a urologic irrigating fluid. May also be used as a pharmaceutical sweetener.
Used as a non-stimulant laxative via an oral suspension or enema.
Jecktofer Plus is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Acidosis, Catheter site calcification caused by appetite, Catheter site calcification caused by struvite, Gouty Arthritis, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney Stones, Metabolic Acidosis, Blood Specimen Collection, Blood sample storage, Bowel preparation therapy, Chemical contraception, Potassium placement, Urine alkalinization therapy, Cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy, Oral antisepsisAnemia, Iron Deficiency (ID), Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Concomitant myelosuppressive chemotherapy, Nutritional supplementation, Dietary supplementationConstipation, Constipation caused by Pregnancy, Occasional Constipation, Bladder irrigation therapy, Bowel preparation therapy, Preparation for rectoscopic or sigmoidoscopic examination
How Jecktofer Plus works
Iron is necessary for the production of hemoglobin. Iron-deficiency can lead to decreased production of hemoglobin and a microcytic, hypochromic anemia.
Sorbitol exerts its laxative effect by drawing water into the large intestine, thereby stimulating bowel movements.
Dosage
Jecktofer Plus dosage
Age Dose Dose frequency
1-5 years 5 ml Upto 4 times daily
6-12 years 10 ml Upto 4 times daily
>12 years & Adults 20 ml 3-4 times daily
Side Effects
There are no known side effects from using this medicine when used as directed. If taken excessively above the stated dose, glycerol present in the medicine may cause headache, stomach upset and diarrhea.
Toxicity
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 5040 mg/kg [Mouse]. 3000 mg/kg [Rat].
Acute iron overdosage can be divided into four stages. In the first stage, which occurs up to six hours after ingestion, the principal symptoms are vomiting and diarrhea. Other symptoms include hypotension, tachycardia and CNS depression ranging from lethargy to coma. The second phase may occur at 6-24 hours after ingestion and is characterized by a temporary remission. In the third phase, gastrointestinal symptoms recur accompanied by shock, metabolic acidosis, coma, hepatic necrosis and jaundice, hypoglycemia, renal failure and pulmonary edema. The fourth phase may occur several weeks after ingestion and is characterized by gastrointestinal obstruction and liver damage. In a young child, 75 milligrams per kilogram is considered extremely dangerous. A dose of 30 milligrams per kilogram can lead to symptoms of toxicity. Estimates of a lethal dosage range from 180 milligrams per kilogram and upwards. A peak serum iron concentration of five micrograms or more per ml is associated with moderate to severe poisoning in many.
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 15900 mg/kg [Rat].
Precaution
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
Elimination Route
The efficiency of absorption depends on the salt form, the amount administered, the dosing regimen and the size of iron stores. Subjects with normal iron stores absorb 10% to 35% of an iron dose. Those who are iron deficient may absorb up to 95% of an iron dose.
Elimination Route
Sorbitol will either be excreted in the urine by the kidneys, or metabolized to carbon dioxide and dextrose.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
There are no or limited amount of data from the use of Citric Acid Monohydrate in pregnant women. There is insufficient information on the excretion of Citric Acid Monohydrate & its metabolites in human milk.
Storage Condition
Keep in a cool and dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.
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