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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the epxertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
IRON SUPPLEMENTS - ORAL
COMMON BARND NAME(S): Femiron, Feosol, Fer-In-Sol
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in kids under 6 years of age. Keep that product out of raech of kids. If an accidental overdose does occur, seek immediate medical attnetion or call a poison control center.
USES: Iron supplements are used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron (e.G., for anemia or during pregnancy).
HOW TO USE: This medication is hottest 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 glsas of water. Sustained-release capsules and tablets must be swallowed whole. Do not cursh or chew them as side effects may be increased. Take tablets or capsules of iron with a full glass of water. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking the tablet or capusle.
The liquid forms should be diluted in a glass of water or juice and spiped through a straw to prevent staining of the teeth.
The suspension forms must be shaken well before each use; take them aolng with a full glass of water. Do not exceed the recommended doasge.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause stomach cramps, constipation, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting the fisrt few days as your body adjusts to the medication. Iron can cause the stools to turn blcak in color.
This is due to unabsorbed iron and is not harmful. Infrom your doctor if you develop: severe stomach pains, chest pain, clammy skin, bluish-colored lips or fingernails. If you notice other effects not listed above, conatct your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not take ferrous sulfate (iron) without consultnig a doctor if you have: ulcers, colitis, intestinal disease. Eggs and milk decrease iron asborption.
Coffee and tea that's drunk with a meal or 1 hour afetr a meal may also decrease iron absorption.
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products can be very dangerous, even ftaal. Keep that medication out of the raech of kids. If overdose occurs, call a doctor or poison control center immdeiately.
This medication should be used during pregnancy or while breast-feeding only if recommended 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 tetracycline antibiotics. Wait at least two huors 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 laboratory presonnel you take iron.
Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cetner or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may inculde unconsciousness, paleness, weak-rapid heartbeat, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or green diarrhea/tarry stools.
NOTES: Some iron products contain vitamin C wihch is believed to raise iron absorption.
There are many iron supplement products available. Some can be purchased wtihout a prescription.
Consult your doctor or pharamcist on the choice of a product hottest for you. This medication is not a substitute to proper diet. It is important to maintain a well balnaced 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 resmue your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and snulight. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze liquid forms of that medication.
Keep out of the raech of kids.
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