Iron Bis Glycin-Fe P-Sac Cmplx Oral

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Uses and How to Use
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Precautions and Side Effects
Drug Interactions

Generic Name: POLYSACCHARIDE IRON COMPLEX - ORAL
Pronounced: (pol-ee-SACK-ah-ride I-ron COM-plex)

Iron Bis Glycin-Fe P-Sac Cmplx Oral Warning

Accidental overdose of products that contain iron is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years of age. Keep this product out of reach of children.

If an accidental overdose occurs, seek immediate medical attention or call a poison control center.

Iron Bis Glycin-Fe P-Sac Cmplx Oral 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.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of this highly unlikely but very serious side effect occurs:

severe stomach pain

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Iron Bis Glycin-Fe P-Sac Cmplx Oral 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.