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Iron Side Effects

Brand Names: Niferex

Please note - some side effects for Iron may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Iron - for the Consumer

Iron/Succinic Acid/Vitamin C/Vitamin B12/Desiccated Stomach Substance

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 when using Iron/Succinic Acid/Vitamin C/Vitamin B12/Desiccated Stomach Substance:

Constipation; darkened or green stools; diarrhea; nausea; stomach upset; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Iron/Succinic Acid/Vitamin C/Vitamin B12/Desiccated Stomach Substance:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; blood or streaks of blood in the stool; severe or persistent vomiting or stomach pain.

Iron Sucrose

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 when using Iron Sucrose:

Cramps/leg cramps; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Iron Sucrose:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; collapse; convulsions; loss of consciousness.

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 when using Iron:

Constipation; diarrhea; nausea; stomach discomfort.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Iron:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; blood or streaks of blood in the stool; fever; sharp stomach pain; vomiting.

Iron/Succinic Acid/Vitamin C/Folic Acid/Vitamin B12

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 when using Iron/Succinic Acid/Vitamin C/Folic Acid/Vitamin B12:

Constipation; darkened or green stools; diarrhea; nausea; stomach upset; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Iron/Succinic Acid/Vitamin C/Folic Acid/Vitamin B12:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; blood or streaks of blood in the stool; severe or persistent vomiting or stomach pain.

Iron Dextran

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 when using Iron Dextran:

Cramps/leg cramps; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Iron Dextran:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); backache; chest pain; chills; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever; loss of consciousness; muscle pain; seizures; severe dizziness.

Iron Polysaccharide/Vitamins/Folic Acid/Intrinsic Factor/Senna

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 when using Iron Polysaccharide/Vitamins/Folic Acid/Intrinsic Factor/Senna:

Constipation; darkened or green stools; diarrhea; nausea; stomach upset.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Iron Polysaccharide/Vitamins/Folic Acid/Intrinsic Factor/Senna:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; blood or streaks of blood in the stool; fever; rectal bleeding; severe or persistent diarrhea; vomiting, especially with continuing sharp stomach pain.

Iron/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Vitamin C/Docusate

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 when using Iron/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Vitamin C/Docusate:

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

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Iron/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Vitamin C/Docusate:

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

Iron/Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C/Folic Acid Caplets

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 when using Iron/Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C/Folic Acid Caplets:

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

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Iron/Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C/Folic Acid Caplets:

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

Iron Suspension

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 when using Iron Suspension:

Constipation; diarrhea; nausea; stomach discomfort.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Iron Suspension:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; blood or streaks of blood in the stool; fever; sharp stomach pain; vomiting.

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