FE-40 Side Effects

Generic name: ferrous gluconate

Note: This document contains side effect information about ferrous gluconate. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name FE-40.

Applies to ferrous gluconate: oral tablet.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, blistering or peeling skin; fever; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• bright red blood in your stools;

• black or tarry stools;

• a fever;

• stomach pain;

• coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; or

• pain in your chest or throat when swallowing a ferrous gluconate (the active ingredient contained in FE-40) tablet.

Common side effects may include:

• constipation, diarrhea;

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;

• loss of appetite;

• green-colored stools; or

• temporary staining of the teeth.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to ferrous gluconate: compounding powder, oral capsule, oral liquid, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release.

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Gastrointestinal discomfort, anorexia, diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, vomiting, constipation, fecal impaction, darkening of stools, gastrointestinal necrosis, gastrointestinal perforation, gastrointestinal stricture, epigastric pain, hematemesis^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Frequency not reported: Allergic reactions^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Frequency not reported: Circulatory collapse^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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