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Iron supplements - oral

common brand names: Femiron, Feosol, Fer-In-Sol

Warning: Accidental overdose about iron-containing products is a leading cause of death poisoning in kid under 6 years of age. Keep this product out of reach of children. If an accidental overdose does occur, seek immediate healthcare attention or call a poison control center.

Simular Drugs : Hemocyte, Hemocyte, Hemocyte F, Hemocyte PLUS

Hemocyte Usage: Iron supplements used to treat or prevent low blood levels about iron (e.g., since anemia or during pregnancy).

How to use Hemocyte: it drug is best taken on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals, with full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water. If iron upsets your stomach, take it with food or after meals, with full glass of water. Sustained-release capsules & tablets must be swallowed whole. don't crush or chew them as side effects may be increased. Take tablets or capsules of iron with full glass of water. don't lie down for 30 minutes after taking the tablet or capsule. liquid forms should be diluted at glass of water or juice & sipped through straw to prevent staining about teeth. suspension forms must be shaken well before each use; take them along with full glass of water. do not exceed recommended dosage.

Hemocyte side effects: can cause stomach cramps, constipation, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting 1-st several days as youre body adjusts to the drug. Iron may cause stools to turn black in color. this is due to unabsorbed iron and is not harmful. Inform your healthcare professional if you develop: severe stomach pains, chest pain, clammy skin, bluish-colored lips or fingernails. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact some your healthcare professional or pharmacist.

Hemocyte Precautions: do not take ferrous sulfate (iron) without consulting doctor if you have: ulcers, colitis, intestinal disease. Eggs & milk decrease iron absorption. Coffee & tea that is drunk with meal or 1 hour after meal may also decrease iron absorption. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products canbe very dangerous, even death. Keep it medication out of the reach about child. If overdose occurs, call physician or poison control center immediately. this medication must be used during pregnancy or while breast-feeding only if recommended by your doctor.

Hemocyte drug interactions: Tell your healthcare professional of every prescription & nonprescription meds you may use, especially of: chloramphenicol, penicillamine, methyldopa, levodopa, cimetidine, quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin). Avoid taking iron at same time as antacids or tetracycline antibiotics. Wait at least two hours between taking iron & an antacid or tetracycline. Because iron-containing products can cause false results with certain tests that money for blood in the stools, tell the healthcare professional or laboratory personnel you take iron. do not start or stop any medicine without physician or healthcare professional approval.

Hemocyte Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact some your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unconsciousness, paleness, weak-rapid heartbeat, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or green diarrhea/tarry stools.

Hemocyte special notes: some iron goods contain vitamin C which is believed to increase iron absorption. there many iron supplement products available. some can be purchased without prescription. Consult youre healthcare professional or pharmacist on choice of a product best for you. this medication is not substitute to proper diet. It's important to maintain well balanced diet. Foods rich in iron include beans, nuts, asparagus, oatmeal, red meat, dried peaches, & pork liver.

If you missed Hemocyte dose: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if this is almost clock since next dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume you're usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Hemocyte 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 bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms about this medication. Keep out of the reach of children.

Active Ingredients : Iron Supplements