Product Description.:
B 576
chewable tablet , orange , orange , round round
Debossedround concave-shaped
Uses: This medicine is a vitamin, mineral, iron, and folic acid combination used for treating or preventing a lack of vitamins or minerals before, during, and after pregnancy and while breast-feeding. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Before Using This Medicine: WARNING: ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE of products that contain iron is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years old. Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, call the poison control center or doctor at once. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking oral anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, captopril), eplerenone, potassium-sparing diuretics, aluminum salts, fluorouracil, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), or penicillamine. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including stomach or intestinal problems (eg, colitis, Crohn disease, diverticulitis) pernicious anemia or other blood problems (eg, anemia, porphyria) bleeding problems (eg, hemophilia) peptic ulcer kidney stones allergies pregnancy or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you have had multiple blood transfusions. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you have hemochromatosis (a disorder of iron metabolism). Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
How to Use This Medicine: Follow the directions for taking this medicine provided by your doctor. TAKE THIS MEDICINE by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation. CHEW THIS MEDICINE well before swallowing. TAKE THIS MEDICINE by mouth with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL). DO NOT TAKE an antacid within 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take this medicine. Avoid taking this medicine with dairy products they may interfere with the absorption of the iron in this medicine. MANY MEDICINES (eg, used for infection, blood pressure, low blood platelets, osteoporosis, thyroid problems) should not be taken at the same time as this medicine their effectiveness may be decreased. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your dose of this medicine should be separated from your dose of any of your other medicines. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. IF YOU MISS A DOSE of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take 2 doses at once.
Cautions: DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE without checking with your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY COLOR THE STOOLS. This is normal. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes vitamins or mineral supplements. DO NOT TAKE large doses of vitamins while taking this medicine unless directed to by your doctor. FOR WOMEN: This medicine is intended for use during pregnancy and breast-feeding. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use this medicine, check with your doctor.
Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include constipation dark or discolored stools diarrhea nausea stomach upset or vomiting. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience black, tarry stools blood or streaks of blood in the stools or stomach pain or cramping. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash hives itching difficulty breathing tightness in the chest swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Overdose: ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years of age. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include black, tarry stools chest pain lack of feeling alert loss of balanc
