Monograph Details
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Hematology
> Anemias
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FER-IN-SOL DROPS |
| Manufacturer |
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Mead Johnson Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Generic Name |
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Iron 15mg/0.6mL (as sulfate 75mg/0.6mL); contains sulfites. |
| Indications |
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Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemias. |
| Adults and Children |
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May mix with water or fruit juice. <4yrs: 0.6mL daily. ≥4yrs: not recommended. |
| Contraindications |
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Hemochromatosis. Hemosiderosis. |
| Precautions |
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Monitor hemoglobin, hematocrit, reticulocyte count periodically. Elderly. |
| Interactions |
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Inhibits tetracycline absorption. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nausea, abdominal discomfort and pain, constipation, masks occult bleeding, black stools, stains teeth and dentures. |
| How Supplied |
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Drops—50mL (w. calibrated dropper) |
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