Ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide contains two different types of iron. You
normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin
(HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your
blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.
Ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of
red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body).
Ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide may also be used for purposes other than those
listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide?
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have:
ulcerative colitis;
stomach ulcers or similar stomach problems; or
a history of a gastrectomy.
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use ferrous
fumarate and iron polysaccharide, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during
treatment.
It is not known whether this medication could be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell
your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a
nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 12 years old.
How should I take ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in
larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
It is best to take this medication between meals or at bedtime. However, if the medicine
upsets your stomach, you may take it just after a meal.
Store this medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose of ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time.
Do not
take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Where can I get more information about ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide?
Your pharmacist has information about ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction:
hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur such as:
loss of appetite;
diarrhea;
constipation; or
mild nausea.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your
doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide?
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have ulcerative colitis, stomach
ulcers or similar stomach problems, or a history of a gastrectomy.
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine, or if anyone has accidentally swallowed it.
An overdose of iron can be fatal,
especially in a young child.
Symptoms of a ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide overdose may include nausea,
vomiting, shallow breathing, weak pulse, pale skin, blue lips, extreme weakness, fainting, or
death.
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 12 years old.
What should I avoid while taking ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide?
There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while using this medicaction
unless your doctor has told you otherwise.
What other drugs will affect ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide?
There may be other drugs that can affect ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide. Tell
your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes
vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a
new medication without telling your doctor.
What happens if I have an overdose of ferrous fumarate and iron polysaccharide?
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share
your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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