Warnings
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Keep out of Reach of Children
Do not use if
Indications and Usage
- Ferrex 150 may be used for the dietary management of iron deficiencies
Contraindications
- Ferrex 150 is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the components of this product. Hemochromatosis and Hemosiderosis are contraindications in the use of this dietary supplement
Precautions
- This product contains FD&C Yellow #5 Lake (tartrazine), which may cause allergic-type reactions (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptible persons. Although the overall incidence of FD&C Yellow #5 Lake (tartrazine) sensitivity in the general population is low. It is frequently seen in patients who also have an aspirin hypersensitivity.
- The type of anemia and the underlying cause or causes should be determined before initiating supplementation with Ferrex 150. Since the anemia may be a result of a systematic disturbance, such as a recurrent blood loss, the underlying cause or causes should be corrected if possible, Since oral iron products interfere with absorption of certain antibiotics, these products should not be taken within 2 hours of each other.
- Iron products could cause dark or black stools
Adverse Reactions
- Adverse reactions with iron therapy may include constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dark stool and abdominal pain. Adverse reactions with iron therapy are usually transient
Overdose
- The clinical cause of acute iron overdose can be variable. Initial symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tarry stools, melena, hematemesis, hypotension, tachycardia, metabolic acidosis, hyperglycemia, dehydration, drowsiness, pallor, cyanosis, lassitude, seizures, shock and coma
Seek the advise of a healthcare professional before using this product if
- Pregnant, Nursing or plan to become Pregnant
* Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6
* In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or a Poison Control center right away
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Other Ingredients |
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Polyethylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Titanium Dioxide, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, FD&C Yellow #5 Lake, FD&C Red #40 Lake, FD&C Red #3 Lake and FD&C Blue #1 Lake
* Contains FD&C Yellow #5 Lake (tartrazine) as a color additive
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