ferrous fumarate

Uses• iron deficiency anemia
Contraindications,
drug interactions
or cautions
Contraindications
• hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis, allergy to iron
Drug interactions
• antacids, bisphosphonates, calcium supplements, cholestyramine, levodopa, levothyroxine, quinolones
Adverse Effects (common and severe)• constipation
• dark stools
• heartburn
• nausea
• vomiting
Instructions and dose
(initial; typical)
300mg once daily
Monitoring
Source of Suggestion
Suggestion from clinicians
(Added on August, 2015)