Renatabs with Iron

Renatabs with Iron is used for:

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A dietary supplement in certain patients with kidney failure. It is also used as a stress vitamin. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Renatabs with Iron is a vitamin, folic acid, and iron combination. It works by providing vitamins, folic acid, and iron to the body to help meet nutritional requirements.

Do NOT use Renatabs with Iron if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Renatabs with Iron
• you have certain iron metabolism problems (eg, hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis) or you have high levels of iron in your blood

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Renatabs with Iron :

Some medical conditions may interact with Renatabs with Iron . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have anemia (eg, pernicious anemia) or a history of other blood or bleeding problems
• if you have a peptic ulcer or stomach or bowel problems (eg, ulcerative colitis)
• if you have a history of seizures

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Renatabs with Iron . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Fluorouracil because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Renatabs with Iron
• Bisphosphonates (eg, alendronate), cephalosporins (eg, cefdinir), hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), levodopa, methyldopa, penicillamine, quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), or thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Renatabs with Iron

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Renatabs with Iron may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Renatabs with Iron :

Use Renatabs with Iron as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Renatabs with Iron by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• This product contains 2 different tablets; one is a vitamin tablet and the other is an iron tablet. Be sure you understand how to take Renatabs with Iron . Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
• Dialysis patients - Renatabs with Iron should be taken after treatment on dialysis days.
• If you also take a bisphosphonate (eg, alendronate), a cephalosporin (eg, cefdinir), methyldopa, penicillamine, a quinolone (eg, ciprofloxacin), or a tetracycline (eg, doxycycline) check with your doctor about how to take it with Renatabs with Iron .
• If you miss a dose of Renatabs with Iron , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Renatabs with Iron .

Important safety information:

• Do not take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or megavitamin therapy) unless directed by your doctor.
• Renatabs with Iron has pyridoxine (vitamin B6), folic acid, and iron in it. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it has pyridoxine, folic acid, or iron in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Renatabs with Iron has iron in it. Iron overdose is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years of age. In case of an overdose, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
• Renatabs with Iron may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Renatabs with Iron .
• Lab tests, including hematocrit, hemoglobin levels, and blood iron levels, may be performed while you use Renatabs with Iron . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Renatabs with Iron while you are pregnant. Renatabs with Iron is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Renatabs with Iron , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Renatabs with Iron :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; dark or green stools; mild diarrhea; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; numbness or tingling of the skin; severe or persistent stomach pain or cramping.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blue or unusually pale skin; drowsiness or dizziness; fast heartbeat; increased thirst or urination; loss of balance; seizures; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; sluggishness; vomiting blood; weakness.

Store Renatabs with Iron between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Renatabs with Iron out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Renatabs with Iron , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Renatabs with Iron is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Renatabs with Iron . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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