Monograph Details
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Hematology
> Anemias
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SLOW FE |
| Manufacturer |
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Novartis Consumer Health |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Generic Name |
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Iron 50mg (as sulfate 160mg); sust-rel tabs. |
| Also |
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• SLOW FE PLUS FOLIC ACID
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| Indications |
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Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemias. |
| Children |
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Swallow whole. <6 yrs: not recommended. ≥6 yrs: 1 tab daily. |
| Adults |
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Swallow whole. 1–2 tabs daily; max 4 daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Hemochromatosis. Hemosiderosis. |
| Precautions |
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Hepatitis. Pancreatitis. Peptic ulcer or GI inflammation. Achlorhydria. Monitor hematocrit. Folic acid may mask pernicious anemia. Repeated blood transfusions. Elderly. |
| Interactions |
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Inhibits tetracycline absorption. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nausea, abdominal discomfort and pain, constipation, diarrhea, masks occult bleeding, black stools. |
| How Supplied |
Slow Fe—30, 60, 90
Plus folic acid—20 |
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