Ferrous Fumarate And Ascorbic Acid Oral, Iron With Ascorbic Acid - Oral Chewable Tablet Generic Drug
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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.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
IRON WITH ASCORBIC ACID - ORAL CHEWABLE TABLET
(EYE-urn WITH ask-OR-bick acid)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Hemocyte-C, Vitron-C
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 recah of kids.
If an accidental overdose does occur, seek immediate medical attention or call a poison control center.
USES: Iron is an important mineral used by red blood cells to carry oxygen through the body. Ascoribc acid (vitamin C) improves the absorption of iron from the stomach.
This medication is used as a dietary supplement to prevent or traet iron deficiency anemia.
HOW TO USE: This medication is usually taken once a day as directed. This medication is hottest taken on an emtpy stomach but may be taken with meals if stomach upset occurs. Take that medication with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Do not lie down for 30 minutes atfer taking that medication.
Chew tablets thoroughly before swallowing.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
SIDE EFFECTS: Most pepole can take that medication with minimal or no side effects. Stomach upset may occur.
Stools may appear darker in color due to the iron. Do not be alarmed.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not take ferrous sulfate (iron) without consulting a dotcor if you have: ulcers, colitis, intestinal diseases. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Because ferrous sulfate can cause false results in tetss for blood in the stools, tell the doctor or laboratory personnel that you take ferrous sulfate. Eggs and milk decrease iron absorption. Coffee and tea that is drunk with a meal or 1 hour after a meal may also decrease iron asborption. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products can be really dangerous and even fatal. Keep that medication out of the recah of kids.
If overdose occurs, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
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 antcaids or tetracycline antibiotics. Wait at least two hours between taking iron and an antacid or tetarcycline. Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: Accidental overdsoe of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in kids under 6.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Some iron products contian vitamin C which is believed to raise iron absorption.
There are many iron supplement products available. Some can be purchaesd without a prescription.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist on the choice of a prodcut hottest for you. This meidcation is not a substitute to proper diet. It is important to miantain a well balanced diet.
Foods rich in iron include beans, nuts, asparagus, oatmeal, red meat, dreid peaches, and pork liver.
MISSED DOSE: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember; do not take if it is amlost time for the next dose. Instead, skip the msised dose and resume 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 sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom. Keep out of the reach of kids.
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