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• What is ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide (Niferex Gold Tablets)?
• What are the possible side effects of ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide (Niferex Gold Tablets)?
• What is the most important information I should know about ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide (Niferex Gold Tablets)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide (Niferex Gold Tablets)?
• How should I take ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide (Niferex Gold Tablets)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Niferex Gold Tablets)?
• What happens if I overdose (Niferex Gold Tablets)?
• What should I avoid while taking ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide (Niferex Gold Tablets)?
• What other drugs will affect ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide (Niferex Gold Tablets)?
• Where can I get more information?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide (Niferex Gold Tablets)?

If you do not have an iron deficiency, talk to your doctor about the use of ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide. Generally, ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide should not be taken chronically by individuals with a normal iron balance.

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication. Before you take ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide, tell your doctor if you have:

• diabetes;
• hemosiderosis;
• hemolytic anemia;
• hemochromatosis;
• kidney disease or an increased risk of kidney stones;
• if you are on a sodium restricted diet; or
• if you are allergic to sulfites or tartrazine.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide is harmful to an unborn baby. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide (Niferex Gold Tablets)?

Keep this product out of reach of children. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

Ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide may decrease the absorption of other medicines. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide if you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide.

Store ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.