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National Drug Formulary

HAEMO CAPSULE 100MG [SIN16565P]

Active ingredients: IRON (III) HYDROXIDE POLYMALTOSE COMPLEX EQV ELEMENTAL IRON

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Last updated 16 September 2026

Product Info

HAEMO CAPSULE 100MG

[SIN16565P]

Product information

Active Ingredient and Strength

IRON (III) HYDROXIDE POLYMALTOSE COMPLEX EQV ELEMENTAL IRON - 100 MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Manufacturer and Country

XL LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED - INDIA

Registration Number

SIN16565P

Licence Holder

GOLDPLUS UNIVERSAL PTE LTD

Forensic Classification

GENERAL SALE LIST

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code

B03AB05

Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription

NA

Indication

(d) What is this medicine used for?
Treatment of iron deficiency.
Prevention of iron deficiency during pregnancy.

Dosing

(e) How much and how often should you use this medicine?
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The recommended dose

  • Treatment of iron deficiency with reduced number of red blood cells in children over 12 years and adults
    1 to 3 capsules once daily or divided into separate doses for about 3 to 5 months
    After normalization of the red blood pigment (haemoglobin) value, continue with 1 capsule once daily for several weeks. This will replenish the iron stores.

  • Treatment of iron deficiency with reduced number of red blood cells in pregnancy
    2 to 3 capsules once daily or divided into separate dose
    After normalization of the red blood pigment value, continue with 1 capsule once daily until, at least, the end of pregnancy. This will replenish the iron stores and provide the increased amount of iron required during pregnancy.

  • Treatment of iron deficiency with normal number of red blood cells in children over 12 years, adults and pregnancy, and prevention of iron deficiency in pregnancy
    1 capsule once daily for 1 to 2 months

Method of use:
The daily dose can be divided into separate doses or can be taken at once. Take medicine during or immediately after a meal. HAEMO capsule 100mg should be swallowed whole.

Duration of use:
This depends upon the degree of iron deficiency.
If you stop taking HAEMO capsule 100mg:
Do not discontinue sooner than recommended as this may reduce the success of therapy.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Contraindications

(f) When should you not take this medicine?
Do not take HAEMO capsule 100mg, if you are/have

  • allergic to iron(III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex or any of the other ingredients of HAEMO capsule 100mg

  • an iron overload in the body

  • disturbed use of iron by the body

  • reduced number of red blood cells (anaemia), not caused by iron deficiency, such as due to

    • increased red blood cell breakdown

    • vitamin B12 deficiency

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking medicine if you have

  • an infection or tumour