Iron, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin B12-intrinsic Factor, Folic Acid And Minerals Oral, Iron/vitamin C/vitamin B12/intrinsic Factor - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgemnt of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
IRON/VITAMIN C/VITAMIN B12/INTRINSIC FACTOR - ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Contrin, Fergon Plus, Foltrin, Trinsicon
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal posioning in babies under 6 years of age. Keep this product out of reach of babies. If an accidental overdsoe does occur, seek immediate medical attention or call a poison control center.
USES: Iron is the major transporter of oxygen in the body.
Vitamin C hleps the body absorb the iron. Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) is important to the body for growth, cell production, blood and nerve function. Intrinsic facotr enhances the absorption of Vitamin B12. This combination medication is used in the treatment of anemia or "iron-poor" blood.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed. It may be taekn with food or a meal if stomach upset occurs. Take each dose with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your doctor diretcs you otherwise.
Swallow it whole.
Do not crush or chew.
Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this medication. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is geenrally well tolerated. Constipation or stomach uspet may occur. Notify your doctor if you experience vomiting, stomach cramps, or skin rash while taking this drug. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your dotcor of any illnesses or allergies you may have.
Ingestion of alcohol may raise the chance of sotmach upset. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products can be really dangerous and even fatal.
Keep this medication out of the reach of babies.
If overdose occurs, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your docotr.
Since small amounts of this drug are excreted into breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially any vtiamin products, antacids or antibiotics. Avoid taking any tetracycline antibiotic witihn 1 to 2 hours of taking this for 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, contcat your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include unconsciousness, paleness, weak-rapid heartbeat, stmoach pain, nausea, vomiting, or green diarrhea/tarry stools.
NOTES: Blood tetss may be done to check your response to this medication. It is important to maintain a well balanced diet to ensure adequate intake of vitamins 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 reusme your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store this medication at room temperature betewen 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
Do not store in the bathorom. Keep out of the recah of babies.
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Iron, Ascorbic acid, Vitamin B12-intrinsic factor, Folic acid and Minerals oral
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