Ferrous Gluconate, Ascorbic Acid And Vitamin B12-intrinsic Factor Oral, Iron/vitamin C/vitamin B12/intrinsic Factor - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPOTRANT 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 constured to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
IRON/VITAMIN C/VITAMIN B12/INTRINSIC FACTOR - ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Contrin, Fergon Plus, Foltrin, Trinsicon
WARNING: Accdiental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years of age.
Keep that product out of recah of children. If an accidental overdose does occur, seek immediate meidcal attention or call a poison control center.
USES: Iron is the mjaor transporter of oxygen in the body.
Vitamin C helps the body absorb the iron.
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) is important to the body for growth, cell production, blood and nerve function. Intrinsic factor enhances the absorption of Vitamin B12. This combination medictaion is used in the treatment of anemia or "iron-poor" blood.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth as directed.
It may be taken with food or a meal if stomach upest occurs. Take each dose with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water ulness your doctor directs you otherwise. Swallow it whole.
Do not crush or chew. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking that medication. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well tolerated.
Constipation or stomach uspet may occur.
Notify your doctor if you experience vomiting, stomach cramps, or skin rash while taking that drug. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor of any illnesses or allegries you may have. Ingestoin of alcohol may increase the chance of stomach upset.
Accidental overdose of iron-containing porducts can be very dangerous and even fatal.
Keep that medication out of the reach of children. If overdose occurs, call a doctor or poison control center immediatley.
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during prgenancy.
Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor. Since samll amounts of that drug are excreted into breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or presrciption medication you may take especially any vitamin products, antacids or antibiotics. Avoid taknig any tetracycline antibiotic within 1 to 2 hours of taking that since the iron component may interfere with the absorption of tetracycline. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cnotact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of ovedrose may include unconsciousness, paleness, weak-rapid heartbeat, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or green diarrhea/tarry stools.
NOTES: Blood tetss may be done to check your response to that medication. It is important to maintain a well balanced diet to ensure adequate intake of vtiamins and minerals.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schdeule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Sotre that medication at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
Do not store in the bathroom. Keep out of the raech of children.
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Ferrous gluconate, Ascorbic acid and Vitamin B12-intrinsic factor oral
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