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Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets 28s
SKU :
GFER30028
Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets are used for the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency in adults and children over 12 years of age.
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SKU
GFER30028
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Description
Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets
Please note: brand may vary.
Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets are used for the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency in adults and children over 12 years of age. Ferrous Gluconate is a form of iron, which is necessary for the production of haemoglobin (protein in red blood cells) to carry oxygen around the body. Iron is also involved in the formation of myoglobin, a pigment that stores oxygen in muscles for use during exercise.
Directions
Always take this medicine as described in the leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Do not take more than the recommended dose.
Take the tablets about 1 hour before meals with water.
Adults (including the elderly) and children over 12 years:
- For the prevention of iron deficiency: take two tablets daily.
Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: Ferrous gluconate 300mg equivalent to 35mg ferrous iron.
- Other Ingredients: Dependent on brand.
Cautions
- After correction of iron deficiency, duration of treatment should generally not exceed 3 months. Long term use of this product may cause tooth decay and infections.
- If you drink large amounts of tea, coffee or milk or milk products, or eat eggs and whole grain breads and cereals at the same time as taking Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets, your body may absorb less of the iron contained in the tablets which can reduce the effects of ferrous gluconate. If you are worried that you are not getting the full effect of ferrous gluconate speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
- Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets may contain ponceau 4R Red (E124) which may cause allergic reactions.
Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets may contain sucrose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to
some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
Do not take Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets:
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ferrous gluconate, medicines containing iron or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.
- If you have a build up of too much iron in the body (haemochromatosis).
- If you suffer from iron storage (haemosiderosis) or absorption (haemoglobinuria).
- If you have anaemia not caused by Iron deficiency.
- If you receive regular blood transfusions or iron by IV infusion (drip).
- If you have an ulcer of the stomach or small intestine.
- If you have hepatitis (inflammation of the liver).
- If you suffer from alcoholism.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets:
- If you are having tests for occult (hidden) blood in the stools, this medicine can colour faeces black.
- If you are elderly as there is an increased risk of unwanted effects.
- If you suffer from breakdown of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia).
- If you also have deficiency of vitamin B12 or folic acid.
- If you have diabetes as these tablets contain sugar.
- If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
- If you have a history of stomach ulcers.
- If you suffer from inflammatory bowel disease.
- If you have intestinal strictures or suffer from diverticular disease.
- If you have had an operation to remove all or part of the stomach (gastrectomy).
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without prescription especially any of the medicines listed below:
- Antibiotics (used to treat bacterial infections) e.g. tetracyclines, flouroquinlones, chloramphenicol or neomycin. Do not take these medicines for two hours before and after taking Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets.
- Zinc salts and aluminium.
- Penicillamine (used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis).
- Antacids (used to treat indigestion) and mineral supplements e.g. calcium, magnesium, bicarbonates, carbonates, oxalates, or phosphates. Do not take these medicines for two hours before and after taking Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets.
- Trientine (used to treat conditions of too much copper in the body e.g. Wilson’s disease) Do not take these medicines for two hours before and after taking Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets.
- Cholestyramine, used to reduce blood cholesterol and control diarrhoea.
- Levodopa, carbidopa, co-careldopa and entacapone (used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease).
- Thyroxine, a thyroid hormone. Do not take these medicines for two hours before and after taking Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets.
- Bisphosphonates (used in the treatment of bone diseases e.g. osteoporosis). Do not take these medicines for two hours before and after taking Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets.
- Methyldopa (used in the treatment of high blood pressure).
- Mycophenolate, a drug given after an organ transplant.
- Proton pump inhibitors, e.g. omeprazole, used to treat stomach ulcers.
- Dimercaprol (used in the treatment of heavy metal poisoning).
- Vitamin E.
- Acetohydroxamic acid (used in the treatment of bladder infections).
- Eltrombopag (to treat low blood platelet counts).
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- During the first 12 weeks of pregnancy only take Ferrous Gluconate 300mg Tablets if your doctor has specifially recommended it.
- This medicine may be taken during pregnancy and while breastfeeding if you are at risk of developing iron deficiency anaemia.