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Fero-Folic Manufacturer: ABBOTT
Common Uses of Fero-Folic:
This medicine is an iron and vitamin combination used to supplement the diet.
How To Use Fero-Folic:
Use this medicine exactly as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor. SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. THIS MEDICINE IS ABSORBED BETTER ON AN EMPTY STOMACH BUT MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. DO NOT TAKE IT WITHIN 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids, eggs, whole grain breads, cereal, milk, milk products, coffee, or tea. TAKE THIS MEDICINE WITH A FULL GLASS (8 oz./240 ml) OF WATER. DO NOT LIE DOWN for 30 minutes after taking this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Fero-Folic Cautions:
ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. KEEP THIS MEDICINE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Do not take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or megavitamin therapy) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. WHILE YOU ARE TAKING THIS MEDICINE you may notice darkening of stools. This is normal. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE FALSE TEST RESULTS with kits used to check for blood in the stool or blood cholesterol. Check with your doctor if you are using either kind of test kit. Wait at least 3 days after taking your last dose to perform these tests. IF YOU HAVE DIABETES, this medicine may cause false test results with some urine glucose tests. Check with your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine or changing your diet.
Possible Side Effects of Fero-Folic:
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or stomach pain. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. WHILE YOU ARE TAKING THIS MEDICINE, you may notice darkening of bowel movements. This is normal. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience rash, itching, or vomiting with continuing stomach pain and black or green bowel movements. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
FERO-FOLIC
Generic Version of Fero-Folic: E: Iron with VitaminsFero-Folic Manufacturer: ABBOTT
Common Uses of Fero-Folic:
This medicine is an iron and vitamin combination used to supplement the diet.
How To Use Fero-Folic:
Use this medicine exactly as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor. SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. THIS MEDICINE IS ABSORBED BETTER ON AN EMPTY STOMACH BUT MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. DO NOT TAKE IT WITHIN 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids, eggs, whole grain breads, cereal, milk, milk products, coffee, or tea. TAKE THIS MEDICINE WITH A FULL GLASS (8 oz./240 ml) OF WATER. DO NOT LIE DOWN for 30 minutes after taking this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Fero-Folic Cautions:
ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. KEEP THIS MEDICINE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Do not take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or megavitamin therapy) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. WHILE YOU ARE TAKING THIS MEDICINE you may notice darkening of stools. This is normal. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE FALSE TEST RESULTS with kits used to check for blood in the stool or blood cholesterol. Check with your doctor if you are using either kind of test kit. Wait at least 3 days after taking your last dose to perform these tests. IF YOU HAVE DIABETES, this medicine may cause false test results with some urine glucose tests. Check with your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine or changing your diet.
Possible Side Effects of Fero-Folic:
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or stomach pain. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. WHILE YOU ARE TAKING THIS MEDICINE, you may notice darkening of bowel movements. This is normal. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience rash, itching, or vomiting with continuing stomach pain and black or green bowel movements. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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