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Iron is an important mineral used by red blood cells to carry oxygen through the body. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) improves the absorption of iron from the stomach. Mol-Iron W/vitamin C is used as a dietary supplement to prevent or treat iron deficiency anemia.
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mol-Iron W/vitamin C
Uses
Iron is an important mineral used by red blood cells to carry oxygen through the body. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) improves the absorption of iron from the stomach. Mol-Iron W/vitamin C is used as a dietary supplement to prevent or treat iron deficiency anemia.
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 reach of children.
Overdose
- Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6.
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
How To Use
- Mol-Iron W/vitamin C is usually taken once a day as directed.
- Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- Mol-Iron W/vitamin C is best taken on an empty stomach, but may be taken with meals if stomach upset occurs.
- Take 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 Mol-Iron W/vitamin C.
Side Effects
- Most people can take Mol-Iron W/vitamin C with minimal or no side effects.
- Stomach upset may occur.
- Stools may appear darker 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 doctor if you have: ulcers, colitis, intestinal disease.
- Mol-Iron W/vitamin C should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Mol-Iron W/vitamin C is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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 missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.
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., ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin).
- Avoid taking iron at the same time as antacids or tetracycline antibiotics.
- Wait at least two hours between taking iron and an antacid or tetracycline.
- Eggs and milk decrease iron absorption.
- Coffee and tea that is drunk with a meal or 1 hour after a meal may also decrease iron absorption.
- 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.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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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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