Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3

Name: Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3

Uses of Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3

  • It is used to treat or prevent low iron in the body.
  • It is used to treat low folate levels.
  • It is used to help growth and good health.
  • It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3?

  • If you have an allergy to any part of this medicine.
  • If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
  • If you have too much iron in your body.
  • If you have certain types of anemia like pernicious anemia or hemolytic anemia.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with iron, folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3?

  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take iron, folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin B3. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • Have your blood work checked. Talk with your doctor.
  • This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine.
  • If you are allergic to tartrazine, talk with your doctor. Some products have tartrazine.
  • Do not give to a child less than 12 years old.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using iron, folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin B3 while you are pregnant.
  • Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

What are some other side effects of Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

  • Upset stomach or throwing up.
  • Hard stools (constipation).
  • Change in color of stool to green.
  • Loose stools (diarrhea).
  • Belly pain.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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