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OVERDOSE
Symptoms
Those of iron intoxication, which may include pallor and cyanosis, vomiting, hematemesis, diarrhea, melena, shock, drowsiness, and coma.
Treatment
For specific therapy, exchange transfusion and chelating agents. For general management, gastric and rectal lavage with sodium bicarbonate solution or milk, administration of intravenous fluids and electrolytes, and use of oxygen.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis are contraindications to iron therapy.
Generic Name: Liver-Stomach Concentrate With Intrinsic Factor
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