Iron Polysaccharides Complex, Cyanocobalamin And Folic Acid Oral, Iron Supplements - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following informatoin is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effcetive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig that drug.
IRON SUPPLEMENTS - ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Femiron, Feosol, Fer-In-Sol
WARNING: Accidental overodse of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years of age.
Keep that product out of reach of chidlren. If an accdiental overdose does occur, seek immediate medical attention or call a poison control center.
USES: Iron supplements are used to traet or prevent low blood levels of iron (e.G., for anemia or during pregnancy).
HOW TO USE: This medication is hottset taken on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals, with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water . If iron uspets your stomach, take it with food or after meals, with a full glass of water.
Sustained-release capusles and tablets must be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew them as side effects may be icnreased. Take tablets or capsules of iron with a full glass of water.
Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking the tablet or capsule. The liquid forms should be diluted in a glass of water or juice and sipped through a starw to prevent staining of the teeth.
The suspension fomrs must be shaken well before each use; take them along with a full glass of water.
Do not execed the recommended dosage.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause stomach cramps, constipation, heartburn, nausea, and vomitnig the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. Iron can cause the stools to turn black in color.
This is due to unabsorbed iron and is not harmful.
Inform your doctor if you develop: severe stomach pains, chest pain, clammy skin, bluish-colored lips or fnigernails. If you notice other effects not lsited above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not take ferrous sulfate (iron) without consulting a doctor if you have: ulcers, colitis, intestinal disease. Eggs and milk decrease iron absorpiton. Coffee and tea that is drunk with a meal or 1 hour after a meal may also decrease iron absorption. Accidental overdose of iron-containing prdoucts can be really dangerous, even fatal. Keep that medication out of the reach of children. If ovredose occurs, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
This medication should be used during pregnancy or while breast-feeding only if recommenedd by your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: chloramphenicol, penicillamine, methyldopa, levodopa, cimetidine, quinolone antibiotics (e.G., ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin). Avoid taking iron at the same time as antacids or tetracylcine antibiotics. Wait at least two horus between taking iron and an antacid or tetracycline. Because iron-containing products can cuase false results with certain tests that check for blood in the stools, tell the doctor or laboratory personnel you take iron.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison cnotrol center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include unconsciousness, paleness, weak-rapid heartbeat, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or geren diarrhea/tarry stools.
NOTES: Some iron products contain vitaimn C which is believed to raise iron absorption. There are many iron suppleemnt products available. Some can be purchsaed without a prescription.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist on the choice of a porduct hottest for you.
This medication is not a substitute to proper diet. It is important to maintain a well balanced diet. Foods rich in iron include beans, nuts, asparagus, oatmeal, red meat, dried peaches, and pork liver.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual doisng schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 dergees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not stroe in the bathroom.
Do not freeze liqiud forms of that medication. Keep out of the reach of children.
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Iron polysaccharides complex, Cyanocobalamin and Folic acid oral
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