UNITED HOME FERSULFATE IRON Iron 65mg Tablet 100's
Indications/Uses
Dosage/Direction for Use
Do not double the dose unless recommended by a doctor.
Overdosage
Stage I: occurs up to six hours after ingestion, the principal symptoms are vomiting and diarrhea. Other symptoms include hypotension (low blood pressure), tachycardia (rapid heartbeat) and central nervous system (CNS) depression ranging from lethargy (sleepiness) to coma (state of unconsciousness).
Stage II: may occur 6 to 24 hours after ingestion and is characterized by a temporary remission or signs of overdosage are decreased.
Stage III: gastrointestinal symptoms recur accompanied by shock, metabolic acidosis (increased acid in the blood), coma, hepatic necrosis (death of liver tissue), jaundice (yellowish color of the skin, eyes and other tissues), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), kidney failure, and pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs).
Stage IV: occur several weeks after ingestion and is characterized by gastrointestinal obstruction (blockage) and liver damage.
If the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage, consult a doctor or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Administration
Contraindications
If the patient has primary hemochromatosis (a genetic condition characterized by excessive iron absorption), peptic ulcer, regional enteritis (inflammation of the intestines such as Crohn's disease), or ulcerative colitis (colon sores).
If the patient is receiving Iron injection or blood transfusions to avoid Iron overload.
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Tetracyclines should be taken at least one hour before or three hours before taking this medicine to avoid reduced absorption of both drugs.
Quinolones (e.g., Ciprofloxacin, Norfloxacin and Ofloxacin) should be taken at least two hours before taking this medicine since Iron may cause decreased concentrations of Quinolones.
Concomitant intake of Chloramphenicol and Iron salts results in delayed responses to Iron therapy especially in patients with Iron deficiency anemia.
Carbidopa, Levodopa, Methyldopa, and Penicillamine should be taken at least two hours before taking this medicine since Iron may decrease absorption and reduce the bioavailability of these drugs.
Storage
Protect from light.
Always keep container tightly closed.
Action
Pregnant women are at particularly high risk of Iron deficiency because of increased Iron needs necessary to replace normal losses, to facilitate growth of the baby in the womb, to cope with the demands of pregnancy, and to replace unusual losses, such as heavy bleeding during delivery. Iron is also required for the proper development of the baby's spinal cord and the white matter of the brain.
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Features
- Iron
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