Iron polysaccharide

Generic name: Iron Polysaccharide
Drug class: Iron products

Usage of Iron polysaccharide

Iron polysaccharide is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

Iron polysaccharide is used to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.

iron polysaccharide is not for use as a general dietary supplement in people with normal iron levels.

Iron polysaccharide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Iron polysaccharide 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.

Iron polysaccharide may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

bloody or tarry stools; or

severe stomach pain or cramps.

Common side effects of iron polysaccharide may include:

constipation, diarrhea;

nausea, upset stomach;

black or dark colored stools; or

temporary staining of the teeth.

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 Iron polysaccharide

You should not take iron polysaccharide if you have:

hemochromatosis;

hemosiderosis; or

hemolytic anemia.

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

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are nursing.

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How to use Iron polysaccharide

Usual Adult Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation:

50 mg elemental iron oral capsules: 1 capsule orally once a day US Recommended Dietary Intake (RDA) for elemental iron:Male, 18 years: 11 mg dailyMale, 19 years and older: 8 mg dailyFemale, 18 years: 15 mg dailyFemale, 19 to 50 years: 18 mg dailyFemale, 51 years and older: 8 mg dailyTolerable Upper Intake Level (all genders): 45 mg Comments:-Recommended dietary allowances for vegetarians are 1.8 times higher than for meat eaters, as iron from meat is more bioavailable than from plant-based foods.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation:

15 mg elemental iron/mL:4 years and younger: 15 mg (1 mL) orally once a day 50 mg elemental iron oral capsules:12 years and older: 1 capsule orally once a day US Recommended Dietary Intake (RDA) for elemental iron:0 to 6 months (adequate intake): 0.27 mg per day7 to 12 months: 11 mg per day1 to 3 years: 7 mg per day4 to 8 years: 10 mg per day9 to 13 years: 8 mg per day14 to 18 years, male: 11 mg per day14 to 18 years, female: 15 mg per dayTolerable Upper Intake Level (all genders), up to 13 years: 40 mg Tolerable Upper Intake Level (all genders), 14 years and older: 45 mg Comments:-Recommended dietary allowances for vegetarians are 1.8 times higher than for meat eaters, as iron from meat is more bioavailable than from plant-based foods.

Warnings

You should not take iron polysaccharide if you have hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, or hemolytic anemia.

Keep iron polysaccharide out of the reach of children. An accidental overdose of iron by a child can be fatal.

What other drugs will affect Iron polysaccharide

Some medicines can make iron polysaccharide much less effective when taken at the same time. If you take any of the following medicines, take your iron polysaccharide dose 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take the other medicine:

an antacid;

an antibiotic;

medicine to treat Parkinson's disease; or

thyroid medication.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect iron polysaccharide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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