Chemical name- Ferrous Fumarate and Folic Acid
The combination of Ferrous Fumarate and Folic Acid works well for the patients suffering from low level of iron in their blood and specifically the ones who are pregnant and anemic. This combination is available in different brand name and generic equivalent, but doctors prefer the Ferrous tablets most among them. You can get both branded and generic Ferrous tablet from SafeCanada Pharmacy at the cheapest price. Iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin in your blood that helps in carrying oxygen to different tissues and muscles through the blood. The deficiency of iron in your blood need proper medication for overall good health.
What are the uses of Ferrous (Iron Tablets) - Generic Equivalent?
Doctors prescribe Ferrous tablets to patients suffering from low level of iron in their blood. This condition is medically termed as Anemia. The body becomes unable to produce red blood corpuscles without proper iron. Generally, you get iron from the food you eat and also body produces in naturally, but when you are lacking enough iron, you need this medicine. Doctors prescribe different doses to different patients based on their health conditions.
What are the dosage and direction of Ferrous (Iron Tablets) - Generic Equivalent?
We recommend customers to follow doctor’s prescription for correct dosage to avoid any issues. Beside you must follow the guidelines mentioned below-
• Iron is best absorbed in an empty stomach, so doctor suggest to take the medicine at least 1 hour before your meal or at least 2 hours after your meal for best result.
• If stomach upset is common, you should take this medicine with food.
• Swallow this tablet with a glass of water and avoid lying down for at least 10 minutes immediately after taking the medicine.
• Don’t have dairy products or caffeine after taking medicine for two hours, to avoid side effects.
What precautions should I take when taking Ferrous (Iron Tablets) - Generic Equivalent?
You need to maintain some specific guidelines to ensure your new medicine is not bothering your health in reverse.
• You must inform your doctor about the other health conditions you are suffering from like heart, kidney, and other chronic issues.
• If you are allergic to the generic ingredient of Ferrous Fumarate and Folic Acid, you must inform that to your doctor.
• If you have diabetes make sure you don’t take the medicine without consulting your physician.
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women must not take this medicine without acute necessity and must consult their doctor.
What are the contraindications of Ferrous (Iron Tablets) - Generic Equivalent?
You have to be careful while you start taking a new medicine. Some of the side effects don’t stay for longer and get treated gradually. But some of the serious side effects can harm your health. Temporary side effects include constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, stomach cramps, and more. Another common effect of iron tablet is your stool turns into black, but this is not harmful at all. If you are facing serious allergic reactions, remember that you should not wait and contact doctor immediately.