Ferrous fumarate and folic acid

Generic name: Ferrous Fumarate And Folic Acid
Dosage form: oral tablet (324 mg-1 mg)

Usage of Ferrous fumarate and folic acid

Ferrous fumarate is a type of iron. Folic acid (folate) is a type of vitamin B. Iron and vitamin B help your body produce and maintain healthy red blood cells.

Ferrous fumarate and folic acid is a combination medicine used to treat or prevent certain types of anemia (low red blood cells) caused by an iron or folate deficiency.

Ferrous fumarate and folic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ferrous fumarate and folic acid side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Ferrous fumarate and folic acid may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • severe stomach pain or vomiting;
  • cough with bloody mucus or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
  • fever; or
  • bloody or tarry stools.

    • Common side effects of ferrous fumarate and folic acid may include:

  • heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite;
  • nausea, vomiting;
  • diarrhea, constipation; or
  • a change in the color of your stools.

    • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    Before taking Ferrous fumarate and folic acid

    You should not use ferrous fumarate and folic acid if you are allergic to ferrous fumarate or folic acid, or if you have:

  • iron overload syndrome;
  • pernicious anemia (caused by a lack of vitamin B12); or
  • hemolytic anemia (a disorder in which red blood cells are destroyed in the body faster than new ones can be produced).

    • Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • a vitamin B12 deficiency;
  • thalassemia (a genetic disorder of red blood cells); or
  • a condition for which you receive regular blood transfusions.

    • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You may need special tests before using this medicine during pregnancy.

    Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

    Warnings

    Seek emergency medical attention if a child has accidentally swallowed a tablet. An overdose of iron can be fatal to a young child.

    What other drugs will affect Ferrous fumarate and folic acid

    Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective. If you take any of the following medicines, take them separately (2 to 4 hours apart) from your dose of ferrous fumarate and folic acid:

  • an antacid; or
  • an antibiotic.

    • Other drugs may affect ferrous fumarate and folic acid, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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