Iron polysaccharide is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.
Ascorbic acid is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiency.
Iron polysaccharide is used as a dietary supplement, and to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.
Ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Do not take more ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide than is prescribed for you or than is directed on the package.
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.
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.
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.
To make sure you can safely take ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
- 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.
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.
Ascorbic Acid Iron Polysaccharide Side Effects
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- fever;
- severe lower back pain;
- painful or difficult urination;
- blood in your urine; or
- black or dark stools.
- stomach upset;
- nausea or vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- constipation; or
- temporary staining of the teeth.
Ascorbic Acid Iron Polysaccharide Interactions
- levodopa (Larodopa, Dopar, Sinemet);
- levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, others);
- methyldopa (Aldomet);
- penicillamine (Cuprimine);
- antacids (Amphojel, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Rulox, Tums, and others);
- a tetracycline antibiotic such as demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), or tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap); or
- an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), ofloxacin (Floxin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), and others.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
- a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).
- an estrogen such as Premarin, Ogen, Estratest, Vivelle, Climara, Estring, Estrace, and others; or
- an oral birth control pill such as Alesse, Levlen, Ovral, Triphasil, Tri-Levlen, Lo-Ovral, and others.
Ascorbic Acid Iron Polysaccharide Dosage
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 exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller 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 unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide.
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose can cause decreased energy, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, tarry stools, weak or rapid pulse, fever, or seizure (convulsions).
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.