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This medication is used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron (e.g., anemia). Iron helps produce red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body.
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Iron Bis Glycin-Fe P-Sac Cmplx
Uses
This medication is used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron (e.g., anemia). Iron helps produce red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body.
Notes
- Do not share this medication with others.Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., complete blood counts-CBC) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
- Consult your doctor for more details.There are many iron supplement products available.
- Some can be purchased without a prescription.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist on the choice of a product best for you.This medication is not a substitute for a proper diet.
- It is important to maintain a well-balanced diet.
- Foods rich in iron include beans, nuts, asparagus, oatmeal, red meat, and dried peaches.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Overdose
- Symptoms of overdose may include unconsciousness, paleness, weak-rapid heartbeat, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or green diarrhea/tarry stools.
How To Use
- Take this medication by mouth.
- It is best taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals, with a full glass (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) of water.
- If this product upsets your stomach, take it with food or after meals, with a full glass of water.
- Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking it.
- Follow your doctor's directions closely.
- Do not exceed the recommended dosage.Take this product at least 2 hours before or after antacids, tetracycline, and bisphosphonates (e.g., alendronate).
- If you are taking a quinolone antibiotic (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), consult your pharmacist for the proper time to take this medication.
- The iron in this product can bind to these drugs, decreasing their absorption in the bloodstream.Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
- Remember to use it at the same time(s) each day.
Side Effects
- Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Iron can cause the stools to turn black.
- This is due to unabsorbed iron and is not harmful.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
- Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of this highly unlikely but very serious side effect occurs: severe stomach pain.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before taking polysaccharide iron complex, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
- Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: certain metabolic disorders (hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis).Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: certain blood disorders (hemolytic anemia), intestinal conditions (e.g., stomach or intestinal ulcers, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), alcohol use, liver disease.This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk.
- While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- If you are taking this medication under your doctor's direction, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them.
- Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist firstBefore using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: levodopa, methyldopa, penicillamine, magnesium-containing products (e.g., vitamin supplements), thyroid medications, quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin), tetracycline antibiotics, certain anti-seizure drugs (e.g., phenytoin, fosphenytoin), pyrimethamine, bisphosphonates (e.g., alendronate, risedronate).Tell your doctor or laboratory personnel you take this drug because products that contain iron can cause false results with certain tests that check for blood in the stools.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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