Ferrous Fumarate
Ferrous Fumarate Information

About Ferrous Fumarate

Ferrous fumarate 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. Ferrous fumarate is used as a dietary supplement, and to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.

Indications

Ferrous Fumarate is primarily indicated in conditions like Diarrhoea, Heart burn, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Indigestion, Nausea and vomiting, Upset stomach.

Contraindication

Ferrous Fumarate is contraindicated in conditions like Chickenpox infection,Influenza.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Ferrous Fumarate, which give rise to further complications include Allergic reactions, Bleeding.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Ferrous Fumarate include Nausea, Coma, Seizures, Fever, Abdominal cramps.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ferrous Fumarate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Diarrhea, Constipation, Staining of teeth, Stomach upset.

Warnings

Cautions should be taken in patients having ulcer,colitis as well as in allergic patients and pregnant mothers. These food should be avoided:cheese,egg,yogurt,spinach,tea,cereals. Dont take antacids and iron supplements together.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.