Should be taken on an empty stomach. Best taken on an empty stomach. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Adult Dose
Adult: PO 400-600 mg/day in divided doses. Prevention: 200 mg/day.
Contraindication
Patients receiving repeated blood transfusions; anaemia not due to iron deficiency. Haemochromatosis, haemolytic anemia.
Mode of Action
Iron: Essential component in the formation of hemoglobin; adequate amounts of iron are necessary for effective erythropoiesis; also serves as a cofactor of several essential enzymes, including cytochromes that are involved in electron transport. Repl ... Show more
Precaution
Elderly. Avoid admin for >6 mth except in patients with continuous bleeding. Avoid concomitant oral and parenteral iron therapy. Iron-storage or iron-absorption diseases (e.g. haemochromatosis), haemoglobinopathies); existing GI diseases (e.g. inflam ... Show more
Side Effect
GI irritation, abdominal pain and cramps, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, dark stool and discoloration of urine; heartburn.
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: Not studied
Lactation: Drug is excreted in breast milk
Interaction
Concurrent admin with antacids/H2 antagonists may reduce absorption of iron. Chloramphenicol may delay response to iron. Iron may reduce the absorption of levodopa, methyldopa and penicillamine when given together. Absorption may be reduced when used ... Show more
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