What is FERODAN used for?

FERODAN is used to prevent or treat iron deficiency anaemia. You should only take iron on advice from your doctor or pharmacist. FERODAN contains the active ingredient ferrous sulfate which is a form of iron. Iron is usually found in foods and is necessary for the normal development of red blood cells.

How do you take Ferro tablets?

Ferro-F-Tab tablets should be swallowed whole. After taking Ferro-F-Tab, wait at least 30 minutes before lying down. If taken with food, a higher daily dose may be necessary for maximum therapeutic benefit. Do not take more than 2 tablets per day unless on advice from your doctor.

How to take iron supplements for best absorption?

Iron is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach, with water or fruit juice (adults: full glass or 8 ounces; children: ½ glass or 4 ounces), about 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. However, to lessen the possibility of stomach upset, iron may be taken with food or immediately after meals.

Is Feramax a medication?

This medication is an iron supplement used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron (such as those caused by anemia or pregnancy). Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells and keep you in good health.

Can liquid iron cause mouth ulcers?

Iron overdose is thought to exert a direct, corrosive effect that causes mucosal necrosis and ulceration. However, mucosal injury has very rarely been reported in patients receiving therapeutic dosages of ferrous sulfate, and the few case reports in the literature mainly concern gastric injury.

Can FeraMAX cause constipation?

Side effects it may cause heartburn; it may cause constipation — to prevent this, drink plenty of water or juice, and eat more dietary fibre; it may cause nausea or, rarely, vomiting; it may give stool a black colour.

What happens if your iron is too low?

Without enough iron, your body can’t produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen (hemoglobin). As a result, iron deficiency anemia may leave you tired and short of breath.