Ruz-Ferrous Sulfate® F.C. TAB

Category: Hematinic

INDICATIONS: Iron supplement for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.

DESCRIPTION: Ferrous sulfate tablets provide the body with ferrous sulfate, an dried ferrous sulfate 150 mg (50 mg of elemental iron), per tablet.

WARNINGS: Do not exceed recommended dosage. Since oral iron products interfere with absorption of certain antibiotics, these products should not be taken within two hours of each other. Occasional gastrointestinal discomfort (such as nausea) may be minimized by taking with meals. Iron containing medication may occasionally cause constipation or diarrhea.

Ferrous sulfate is used as a dietary supplement, and to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.
Ferrous sulfate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Who should not take ferrous sulfate?
 Do not take ferrous sulfate if you have
hemochromatosis,
hemosiderosis,
hemolytic anemia.
Ferrous sulfate may be dangerous if you have any of the conditions listed above.
If you do not have an iron deficiency, talk to your doctor about the use of ferrous sulfate. Generally, ferrous sulfate should not be taken chronically by individuals with a normal iron balance.
Talk to your doctor before taking ferrous sulfate if you are pregnant.
Talk to your doctor before taking ferrous sulfate if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take ferrous sulfate?
 Take ferrous sulfate exactly as directed by your doctor, or as directed on the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each tablet with a full glass of water.
Do not crush or chew the extended- or slow-release formulations of ferrous sulfate. These are formulated to release slowly in your body. Swallow these pills whole.
Take ferrous sulfate on an empty stomach for best results. If stomach upset occurs, take ferrous sulfate with food or following a meal.
Ferrous sulfate may decrease the absorption of other medicines. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking ferrous sulfate if you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines.     
Store ferrous sulfate at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
Keep this medication out of the reach of children. An accidental overdose of iron by child can be fatal.

What happens if I miss a dose?    
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time to take next dose, skip the dose you missed and take the next regularly scheduled dose as directed. Do not take a double dose.

What happens if I overdose?
 Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of a ferrous sulfate overdose include decreased energy; nausea; vomiting; abdominal pain; tarry stools; a weak, rapid pulse; fever; coma; seizure; and death.

What should I avoid while taking ferrous sulfate?
 If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop taking ferrous sulfate and seek emergency medical attention.
Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur. Continue taking ferrous sulfate and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience
stomach upset,
nausea or vomiting ,
constipation ,
diarrhea ,
black or darker than normal appearing stools , or
temporary staining of the teeth.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur with ferrous sulfate. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Drug Interaction: Do not take ferrous sulfate within 2 hours of a dose of any of the following medicines
a tetracycline antibiotic such as tetracycline, minocycline, doxycycline, demeclocycline,    oxytetracycline, troleandomycin;
a fluoroquinolone antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin , enoxacin , ofloxacin , norfloxacin , levofloxacin , lomefloxacin , grepafloxacin , sparfloxacin , or trovafloxacin ;
levodopa ;
levothyroxine ;
methyldopa ; or
penicillamine
Ferrous sulfate may decrease the absorption of the drugs listed above.
Do not take antacids within 2 hours of a dose of ferrous sulfate. Antacids may decrease the absorption of ferrous sulfate.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with ferrous sulfate. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over - the- counter medicines while taking ferrous sulfate.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

Adults and children 12 years and over; one tablet daily.

How Supplied: Each pack of Ruz-Ferrous Sulfate tablets contains 100 film coated tablets in one bottle.

Storage: Store at room temperature below 40°C. Protect from light and moisture.

For more information please refer to:

                  USPDI for Professional Health Care, 2004, Page 1672-81

                  Martindale 2005, Page 1428                

 

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