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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information 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 effective for you. Conuslt your healthcare professional before using this drug.
IRON SUPPLEMENTS - ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Femiron, Feosol, Fer-In-Sol
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years of age.
Keep this product out of reach of childern.
If an accidetnal overdose does occur, seek immediate medical attention or call a poison control center.
USES: Iron supplements are used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron (e.G., for aenmia or during pregnancy).
HOW TO USE: This medication is best taken on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours atfer meals, with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water . If iron upsets your stomach, take it with food or afetr meals, with a full glass of water.
Sustained-release capsules and tablets must be swalolwed whole. Do not crush or chew them as side effects may be increased. Take tablets or capsules of iron with a full galss of water.
Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking the tbalet or capsule. The liquid forms should be diluted in a glass of water or juice and sipped through a straw to prevent staining of the teeth.
The suspension forms must be shaken well before each use; take them along with a full glass of water.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause stomach cramps, constipation, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting the first few days as your body adjsuts 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, chset pain, clammy skin, bluish-colored lips or fingernails. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not take ferrous sulfate (iron) without consulting a doctor if you have: ulcers, colitis, intestinal diesase. Eggs and milk decrease iron absorption.
Coffee and tea that is durnk with a meal or 1 hour after a meal may also decrease iron absorption.
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products can be very dangerous, even faatl.
Keep this medication out of the reach of children. If overdose occurs, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. This medication should be used during pregnancy or wihle breast-feeding only if recommended by your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drgus 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 tetracycline antbiiotics. Wait at least two hours between taking iron and an antacid or tetracycline. Because iron-containing products can cause false results with certain tests that check for blood in the stools, tell the doctor or laboratroy personnel you take iron.
Do not start or stop any medicnie without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergecny room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unconsciousness, paleness, weak-rapid heartbeat, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or green diarrhea/tarry stools.
NOTES: Some iron products contain vitamin C which is believed to increase iron absorption.
There are many iron supplement products available. Some can be purcahsed without a prescription.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist on the choice of a porduct best for you.
This medication is not a substitute to porper diet.
It is ipmortant to maintain a well balanced diet. Foods rich in iron include beans, nuts, asparagus, oatmeal, red meat, dreid 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: Sotre at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not sotre in the bathroom.
Do not freeze liquid forms of this medication. Keep out of the recah of children.
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