Iron

Country of origin: Germany
Pharm-Group: Preparations containing iron

Manufacturers: Huxol (Germany)
International name: Iron gluconate
Synonyms: Apo-Ferrogluconate, Iron gluconate, Iron gluconate 300, Ferrlecite, Ferronal, Ferronal 35
Dosage forms: effervescent tablets
Composition: Active substance - Iron gluconate.

Indications for use:

1. Iron deficiency anemia (prevention and treatment)
2. Increased need of the body for iron (pregnancy, lactation, period of growth and development)

Contraindications:

1. Hypersensitivity (including to other iron preparations)
2. Hemochromatosis
3. Hemosiderosis
4. Hemolytic anemia

Side effect:

1. Dyspeptic symptoms (nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea)
2. Skin hyperemia, dizziness, back or abdominal pain
3. Difficulty breathing, transient decrease in blood pressure

Interaction:

1. Interferes with the absorption of tetracyclines (they should be prescribed at least 2 hours apart before or after taking iron gluconate)
2. Eggs, milk, tea, antacids interfere with the absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract

Overdose:

1. Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, gastrointestinal irritation (including necrosis)
2. Lethargy, weak pulse, hypotension

Special instructions:

1. Prescribed with caution for peptic ulcers, enteritis, ulcerative colitis
2. Iron supplements darken stool and may mask hidden bleeding.

Literature: Encyclopedia of Medicines, 2005.