PRODUCT PRESENTATION
BY
PHYTO-RIKER (GIHOC) PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
A Tradition of Trusted Quality
PRESENTED BY RICHARD ADDO-OWUSU
SALES & MARKETING
COMPOSITION
RAW MATERIALS
QUANTITY
5ml
Iron(III)Hydroxide
polymaltose complex
equivalent to elemental
iron
50mg
Folic acid BP.
400mcg
Vitamin B12
5mcg
Zinc Sulphate BP equiv. to 5mg
elemental iron
DESCRIPTION
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Ritonic syrup contains Iron (III)
Hydroxide Polymaltose complex
which is superior to iron salts like
ferrous sulphate and fumarate.
Iron polymaltose is a non
ionic,polynuclear ferric hydroxide
which is extremely well tolerated by
the body and thus has significantly
less side effects compared to
traditional ferrous salts therapy
INDICATIONS
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Iron deficiency anaemia(As a result of
chronic blood loss due to hookworm
infestation, gastrointestinal disorders,
menstruation)
Prophylaxis to prevent iron and folate
deficiency in pregnancy and lactation.
Prophylaxis to prevent iron deficiency in
menstruating women especially those with
menorrhagia
Convalescence
Recommended as a dietary supplement .
DOSAGE
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Adult dose is taken orally in dose of
10ml three times daily
Children dose is 5ml twice daily
WHY USE RITONIC SYRUP ?
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Produced in Ghana under cGMP
Produced by Phyto-Riker
Pharmaceuticals Ltd. the only ISO
9001:2000 Pharmaceutical Company
in Ghana
Safe, Efficacious and Reliable
Does not stain teeth
Excellent palatability
Price GH¢2.00
IMPORTANCE OF IRON
Iron Deficiency Anemia
 Topic Overview
 What is iron deficiency anemia?
 Iron deficiency anemia occurs when
your body doesn't have enough iron.
 Iron is important because it helps
you get enough oxygen throughout
your body. Your body uses iron to
make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a
part of your red blood cells.
Cont’d
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Iron is important because it helps
you get enough oxygen throughout
your body. Your body uses iron to
make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a
part of your red blood cells.
Hemoglobin carries oxygen through
your body. If you do not have
enough iron, your body makes fewer
and smaller red blood cells . Then
your body has less hemoglobin, and
Cont’d
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Iron deficiency is the most common
cause of anemia.
What causes iron deficiency
anemia?
Iron deficiency anemia is caused by
low levels of iron in the body. You
might have low iron levels because
you:
Have heavy menstrual bleeding.
Are not getting enough iron in food.
Cont’d
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This can happen in people who need
a lot of iron, such as small children,
teens, and pregnant women.
Have bleeding inside your body. This
bleeding may be caused by problems
such as ulcers, hemorrhoids, or
cancer. This bleeding can also
happen with regular aspirin use.
Bleeding inside the body is the most
common cause of iron deficiency
RITONIC!THE OBVIOUS CHOICE
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