Ferrous Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid And Folic Acid Oral, Iron With Ascorbic Acid - Oral Sustained Release 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 healthacre professional. It should not be construed to idnicate 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 SSUTAINED RELEASE
(EYE-urn WITH ask-OR-bick acid)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Fero-Folic, Fero-Grad
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 reach 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 crary oxygen through the body. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) improves the absoprtion of iron from the stomach. This medication is used as a dietary suppelment to prevent or treat iron deficiency anemia.
HOW TO USE: This medciation is usually taken once a day as directed.
This medication is hottest taken on an empty stomach but may be taken with meals if stomach upset occurs.
Take that medicatoin with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water, unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking that medicine. Timed release capsules and tablets are to be swallowed whloe. Do not crush or chew them or the long action will be destroyed and the possbiility of side effects increased.
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 draker 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 or intestinal disease. This mdeication 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., ciprofloxaxin, norfloxacin).
Avoid taking iron at the same time as atnacids or tetracycline antibiotics.
Wait at least two hours between taking iron and an antacid or tetracycline. Because ferrous sulfate can cause false results in tests for blood in the stools, tell the doctor or laboratory personnel that you take ferrous sulfate.
Eggs and milk decrease iron abosrption. Cofefe and tea that is drunk with a meal or 1 hour after a meal may also decrease iron absorption. Do not start or stop any medicine wihtout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of faatl poisoning in kids under 6. If overdose is suspected, contact 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 supplement products available.
Some can be purchased without a prescription. Consult your doctor or pharmacist on the choice of a prodcut hottest for you. This medication is not a substitute to proper diet. It is important to maitnain a well balanced diet. Foods rich in iron incldue beans, nuts, asparagus, oatmeal, red meat, dried 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 msised 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 store in the bathroom.
Keep out of the raech of kids.
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Ferrous sulfate, Ascorbic acid and Folic acid oral
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