Fer-Gen-Sol

Name: Fer-Gen-Sol

Fer-Gen-Sol Overview

Fer-Gen-Sol is a brand name medication included in the following groups of medications: Iron bivalent, oral preparations, Iron in combination with folic acid. For more information about Fer-Gen-Sol see its generic Ferrous Sulfate

Fer-Gen-Sol Drug Class

Fer-Gen-Sol is part of the drug classes:

  • Iron bivalent, oral preparations

  • Iron in combination with folic acid

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Fer-Gen-Sol?

  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
  • This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take Fer-Gen-Sol.
  • If you are allergic to tartrazine, talk with your doctor. Some products have tartrazine.
  • If you are allergic to sulfites, talk with your doctor. Some products have sulfites.
  • This medicine prevents many other drugs from getting into the body. If you take other drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if you need to take them at some other time than this medicine.
  • Accidental overdose of drugs that have iron in them is a leading cause of deadly poisoning in children younger than 6 years of age. Keep away from children. If Fer-Gen-Sol is taken by accident, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant.
  • Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

For the Consumer

Applies to ferrous sulfate: oral tablet, oral tablet delayed release, oral tablet extended release

Other dosage forms:

  • oral tablet
  • oral elixir, oral liquid, oral solution, oral syrup

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

  • Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Black, tarry, or bloody stools.
  • Fever.
  • Very upset stomach or throwing up.
  • Very bad belly pain.
  • Throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to ferrous sulfate: compounding powder, oral capsule extended release, oral delayed release tablet, oral elixir, oral liquid, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Nausea, epigastric pain, altered bowel habit (constipation, diarrhea), discolored (blackened) stools, fecal impaction, gastrointestinal irritation, contact irritation resulting in erosion or ulceration, tooth discoloration[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity reactions (from rashes to anaphylaxis)[Ref]

Some side effects of Fer-Gen-Sol may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

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