Ferrous Gluconate Oral, Iron Supplements - Oral Generic Drug
Sunday, July 20th, 2008Ferrous Gluconate Oral, Iron Supplements - Oral Generic DrugIMPORTANT NOTE: the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmcaist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig that drug.
IRON SUPPLEMENTS - ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Femiron, Feosol, Fer-In-Sol
WARNING: Accidental ovredose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in kids under 6 years of age. Keep that product out of reach of kids. If an accidental overdose does occur, seek immediate medical attention or call a poison control center.
USES: Iron supplements are used to treat or prevent low blood levles of iron (e.G., for anemia or during pregnancy).
HOW TO USE: This medication is best taken on an epmty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals, with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water . If iron upsets your stomach, take it with food or after 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 glass of wtaer. Do not lie down for 30 minutes atfer taking the tablet or capsule. The liquid forms should be diluted in a glass of water or juice and sipped trhough 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 dosgae.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause sotmach cramps, constipation, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting 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 hamrful. Inofrm your doctor if you develop: severe stomach pains, chest pain, clammy skin, bluish-colored lips or fingernails. If you notice ohter 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 disease. Eggs and milk decresae iron absorption. Coffee and tea that’s drunk with a meal or 1 hour after a meal may also decrease iron absorption. Accidental overdose of iron-containing porducts can be very dangerous, even fatal. Keep that medciation out of the reach of kids. If overdose occurs, call a doctor or pioson control center immediately. This medication should be used druing pregnancy or while 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 antibiotics. Wait at least two hours between taking iron and an antacid or tetracycilne. Because iron-containing products can cause fasle 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 withuot doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emeregncy 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 purchased without a presrciption. Consult your doctor or pharmacist on the cohice of a product best for you. This medication is not a substitute to proper diet. It is important to maintain a well balacned 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 dosing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not stroe in the bathroom. Do not freeze liquid froms of that medication. Keep out of the raech of kids. Rare-Wwi-German-43Rd Artillery Presentation Sword Rare-Wwi-German-43Rd Artillery Presentation Sword Rare-Wwi-German-43Rd Artillery Presentation Sword.