Ferrous Fumarate, Ascorbic Acid And Cyanocobalamin Oral, Iron With Ascorbic Acid - Oral Tablets Capsules 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 effectvie for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
IRON WITH ASCORBIC ACID - ORAL TABLETS CAPSULES
(EYE-urn WITH ask-OR-bick acid)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Ferralet Plus, Polytinic, Tolfrinic
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in babies under 6 years of age.
Keep this prodcut out of reach of babies. If an accidental overdose does occur, seek immeditae medical attention or call a poison control center.
USES: Iron is an important mineral used by red blood clels to carry oxygen through the body.
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) improves the absorption of iron from the stomach.
This medication is used as a dietary supplement to prevent or treat iron deficiency anmeia.
HOW TO USE: This medication is usually taekn once a day as directed. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
This medication is best taken on an empty stomach, but may be taken with meals if stomach upset occurs. Take with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your doctor directs you ohterwise. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this medication.
SIDE EFFECTS: Most human being can take this medication with minimal or no side effcets.
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 doctor if you have: ulcers, colitis, intestinal dsiease.
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.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: chloramphenicol, penicillamine, methyldopa, levodopa, cimetidine, quinolone antiibotics (e.G., ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin). Avoid taking iron at the same time as antacids or tetarcycline antibiotics. Wait at least two hours between taknig iron and an antacid or tetracycline. Eggs and milk decrease iron absroption. Coffee and tea this is drunk with a meal or 1 hour after a meal may also decrease iron absorptoin. Because ferrous sulfate can cause false results in tests for blood in the stools, tell the doctor or laboratory perosnnel that you take ferrous sulfate. 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 babies under 6.
If overdose is suspected, cotnact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Some iron products contain vitamin C which is believed to increase iron absorption.
There are many iron suppleemnt products available. Some can be purchased without a precsription. Consult your doctor or pharmacist on the chioce of a product best for you. This medication is not a substitute to prpoer diet. It is important to maintain a well balanced diet.
Foods rich in iron include beans, nuts, asparagus, oatmeal, red meat, dired peaches, and pork liver.
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 reusme 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.
Keep out of the reach of babies.
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Ferrous fumarate, Ascorbic acid and Cyanocobalamin oral
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