Iron
Information about Iron
Iron Uses
Iron is used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia and anemia due to chronic kidney disease.
How Iron works
Iron is an anti-anemic medication. It replenishes the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for the formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen.
Common side effects of Iron
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Available Medicine for Iron
Expert advice for Iron
- Your doctor has prescribed Iron to replenish your iron stores and improve symptoms of anemia.
- It may take a few months to see any benefits of Iron. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Your stool colour may become black. This is normal and only indicates that iron is being absorbed well by your body.
- When taken on an empty stomach, Iron is absorbed faster. However, you should take it with food if you experience side effects such as an upset stomach or nausea.
- Avoid taking Iron with milk, coffee, antacids, or calcium supplements as they can reduce the amount of medicine absorbed.