What is Sytron Syrup - Sodium Feredetate

Sytron is an oral solution for adults, children and babies to treat iron-deficiency anaemia caused by too little iron in the body. The form of iron used in this product means that it is less likely to cause stomach upsets than other iron-containing medicines, and will not discolour teeth. It is taken by:

• People with iron deficiency anaemia (especially children)
• Pregnant women when other forms of oral iron may not be well tolerated
• People who have become anaemic as a result of having rheumatoid arthritis.

How to use Sytron Syrup - Sodium Feredetate

The liquid is to be taken orally. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Treatment of Anaemia:

Adults and Elderly (over 65 years):

1 or 2 x 5 ml spoonfuls 3 times a day

Children:

Depends on weight – 3 to 6 mg/kg (max 200 mg) of elemental iron* as given by your healthcare professional in 2-3 divided doses

Prevention of Anaemia:

Babies of low-birth-weight who are solely breastfed

5 mg of elemental iron* (0.9 ml given in a 1ml syringe) daily as given by your healthcare professional.

A higher dose – depending on weight – up to 2 mg/kg of elemental iron* daily as given by your healthcare professional may be required for exclusively breast-fed babies.

Babies (6 to 24 months)

1 x 2.5 ml spoonful daily

Children (2 to 5 years)

1 x 5 ml spoonful daily

Children (6 to 11 years)

1-2 x 5ml spoonfuls daily

Adolescents

2 x 5 ml spoonfuls daily

*Elemental iron is iron your body can absorb.

If you take more Sytron than you should

If you accidentally take too much Sytron or give too much to a child, tell your doctor immediately or contact your hospital. Take this leaflet, the container and any remaining Sytron with you, if you can.

An overdose may cause:

• sickness (this may have some blood in it) or make you feel sick
• stomach pains
• diarrhoea
• blood in your stools
• tiredness
• cold and sweaty skin
• fast heartbeat
• high blood sugar
• high blood acidity (metabolic acidosis).

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

If you forget to take Sytron

If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

What does Sytron Syrup - Sodium Feredetate contain

The active substance is sodium feredetate trihydrate (also known as sodium iron edetate) 207.5 mg/5 ml (equivalent to 27.5 mg/5 ml of elemental iron).

The other ingredients are methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl hydroxybenzoate (E216), citric acid monohydrate, saccharin sodium, glycerol, sorbitol, ethanol, ponceau 4R (E124), black cherry flavouring, water.