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 susbtitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be constured 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 faatl 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 pioson control center.
USES: Iron is an important mineral used by red blood cells to carry oxygen through the body. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) imporves the absorption of iron from the stomach.
This medication is used as a dietary suppleemnt to prevent or treat iron deficiency anemia.
HOW TO USE: This medication is usually taken once a day as directed. This medication is hottest taken on an empty sotmach 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 docotr directs you otherwise.
Do not lie down for 30 minutes after tkaing that medication. Chew tablets thoroughly before swallowing. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
SIDE EFFECTS: Most people 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 sulftae (iron) without consulting a doctor if you have: ulcers, colitis, intestinal diseases.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the rikss and benefits with your doctor.
This drug is excreted into braest milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Because ferrous sulfate can cause false results in tests for blood in the stools, tell the doctor or laboraotry personnel that you take ferrous sulfate.
Eggs and milk decrease iron absoprtion.
Coffee and tea that is drunk with a meal or 1 hour afetr a meal may also decrease iron absorption. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products can be really dangerous and even fatal.
Keep that meidcation out of the reach of kids. If ovedrose 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 taikng iron at the same time as antacids or tetracycline antibiotics.
Wait at least two hours between taking iron and an antcaid or tetracycline.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in kids under 6. If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Some iron products contain viatmin C which is believed to increase iron absorption. There are many iron supplement products available.
Some can be purchased without a prescirption.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist on the chioce of a product hottest for you. This mediaction is not a substitute to proper diet. It is important to maintain a well blaanced diet. Foods rich in iron include beans, nuts, asparagus, oatmeal, red meat, dried peaches, and pork lievr.
MISSED DOSE: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember; 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 ctach 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 store in the batrhoom.
Keep out of the reach of kids.
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