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FERROUS GLUCONATE
Generic Name : FERROUS GLUCONATE
ABSTRACT -
Ferrous Gluconate is used as an iron supplement to help the patients retrieve low levels of iron in blood which may be caused due to anemia or pregnancy. This medication helps to maintain good health as iron is a responsible mineral for making red blood cells in the body.
DOSAGE –
- Ferrous Gluconate has to be taken as directed by the doctors.
- Adult dosages: Tablet: 960 mg per day for 3 months.
SIDE EFFECTS –
- Rash
- Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Black, tarry, or bloody stools
- Fever
- Wheezing
- Tightness in the chest or throat
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking
- Unusual hoarseness
- Fecal impaction
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Constipation
- Gastrointestinal necrosis
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Belly pain
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Constipation
- Change in color of stool to green
- Not feeling hungry
- Stomach cramps
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Dimercaprol
- Dolutegravir
MODERATE DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Ciprofloxacin
- Iron dextran
- Entacapone
- Deferiprone
- Grepafloxacin
- Ibandronate
- Demeclocycline
- Rabeprazole
- Trientine
- Trovafloxacin
- Risedronate
- Sarecycline
- Esomeprazole
- Etidronate
- Delafloxacin
PRECAUTIONS –
- This drug contains inactive ingredients which may result in allergic reactions. So a pharmacist must be consulted before consuming it. Patients having any kind of iron overload disorder should avoid taking this medicine.
- It is utmost necessary to discuss any medical history related thalassemia, stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis and regular blood transfusions.
- In case the drug belongs to the brand containing folic acid, then the patient should inform the doctor any history of Vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Diabetic and patients with liver disease should use this drug with caution as its liquid preparations contain sugar or alcohol.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION WITH FERROUS GLUCONATE:
- Use of Ferrous Gluconate in pregnancy may be acceptable only if the benefits exceed the risks involved.
- Studies in animal pregnancy have shown adverse effects on fetus. But no adequate studies have been found in humans to access the damage involved.
- Ferrous Gluconate transfers into breast milk. Preferable precautions must be taken during breast feeding.
WARNINGS –
- The use of this drug is restricted if the patient has hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis or hemolytic anemia.
- The medication is not to be administered to children under the age of 18.
- Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
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