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Iron With Vitamin B 12, And Intrinsic Factor Drug - How does Iorn With Vitamin B 12, And Intrinsic Factor Works?

Type of Drug:

Dietary and therapeutic supplement

Uses:

To prevent and treat iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia associated with certain nutritional deficiencies (eg, vitamin 8 12 )

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) may enhance the absorption of some forms of iron

Precautions:

  • Do not use in the following situations: allergy to any ingredients in these products iron overload (eg, hemochroma­tosis) non-iron deficiency anemias or blood disorders (eg, hemolytic anemia) normal iron balance

  • Use with caution in the following situations: chronic fatigue of unknown peptic ulcer cause ulcerative colitis enteritis (inflammation of intestine)

  • Occult blood tests: Iron products may skew results of occult blood tests. Children: Children are particularly sensitive to accidental overdoses of iron­containing products. Immediately report any suspected overdoses to your local Poison Control Center.

Drug Interactions:

Tell your doctor or flhmmacist if you are taking or if you are planning to toke any over the-counter or prescription medications or dietary or dietarysupplement with folic acid Doses of one or both drugs may need to be modified or a different drug may need to be prescribed. The following drugs and drug classes interact with this medicine.

  • Antacids (eg, Maalox)

  • Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin)

  • Cimetidine (eg, Tagamet)

  • Levodopa (eg, Dopar)

  • Methyldopa (eg, Aldomet)

  • Penicillamine (eg, Cuprimine)

Side Effects:

Every drug is capable of producing side effects. Many patients experienall no, or minor, side effects. The frequency and severity of side effects depend on many factors including dose, duration of therapy, and indIvidual susceptibility. Possible side effects include:

  • Iron Overdose: Unexplained tiredness; nausea; vomiting; abdominal pain, black, tarry stools; weak, rapid pulse; decreased blood pressure; dehy dration; coma; fast breathing.

  • Digestive Tract: Stomach upset; appetite loss; nausea; vomiting; constipiltion; diarrhea; dark stools.

Guidelines for Use:

  • Take on an empty stomach with water. If stomach upset occurs, take after meals or with food. Do not chew or crush sustained release preparations. Sustained release products may be better tolerated.

  • Avoid taking antacids, cholestyramine, or tetracycline at the same tim v

  • Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after the antacid, cholestyramine, or tetra. cycline.

  • Medication may cause black stools, constipation, nausea, vomiting, pain, or diarrhea. Inform your doctor if any of these occur and are intolerable.

  • Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for Iron Adult males: 10 mg. Adult females: 15 mg if menstruating, 10 mg if not menstruating. During pregnancy: 30 mg. If this increased requirement cannot be mol by ordinary diets, the use of supplemental iron may be recommended. During breastfeeding: 15 mg.

  • In a true iron deficiency state, iron doses are higher than the RDA. Oil. cuss the desired dose and duration of therapy with your doctor if you are iron deficient.

  • Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children. Keep these products out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a pOison control center billow diately.

  • Sustained release iron products may not be as effective as regality release products due to delayed absorption of iron.

  • Lb tests may be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointment.

  • Store at room temperature (59 to 86°F) in closed compliant