Indicated in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
Adult & Elderly: One tablet (33 mg) a day before or after meal (food independent absorption) or as directed by the physician. In more severe cases, two tablets a day may be required as prescribed by the physician. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia. Oral iron preparations may aggravate existing peptic ulcer, regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. Iron compounds taken orally can impair the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. Antacids given concomitantly with iron compounds decrease iron absorption.
The treatment of a neurotic patient was interrupted because of nausea and regurgitation. In pregnant women, the incidence of pyrosis and chronic constipation is slightly increased.
Pregnancy Category- Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
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