How To Use Ferrous Gluconate

Ferrous gluconate comes in the form of a tablet or liquid solution. Take one tablet daily to prevent anemia or one tablet 3-4 times a day to treat iron deficiency, as advised by your healthcare provider. 

Read the package label carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand the dosing instructions. Do not take a larger or more frequent dose than mentioned on the label or as advised by your healthcare provider.

You should swallow ferrous gluconate tablets whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Use a medication dropper to measure the liquid. 

Ferrous gluconate can temporarily stain your teeth. To prevent tooth staining, mix liquid ferrous gluconate in water or fruit juice (but not milk) and drink it with a straw. Cleaning your teeth once a week with baking soda may also help to prevent tooth staining.

Make sure you read the labels of all your over-the-counter dietary supplements. Many supplements contain iron, along with other vitamins and minerals. Taking multiple iron-containing products can lead to an overdose of iron.

Follow the diet plan created by your doctor or nutrition counselor. Eating a special diet or eating certain foods that are rich in iron may be part of the complete program to increase iron levels in your body.

Missed dose: If you miss a dose of ferrous gluconate, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose according to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose or extra ferrous gluconate to make up for a missed dose.

Storage: Store ferrous gluconate at room temperature between 15-30° C or 59-86° F, away from moisture, heat, and direct light in a tightly closed container. Do not store medications in bathroom cabinets where they can be exposed to moisture and heat. An accidental overdose of iron-containing products is the leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under the age of 6. Keep this product and all medications safely out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

Unused medicine: Dispose of unused ferrous gluconate in a way that children, other people, and pets cannot get to them. Do not throw ferrous gluconate in the trash or toilet. The safest way to dispose of expired or unneeded ferrous gluconate is through a drug take-back program or your local waste disposal company. Learn more about proper medication disposal. 

NOTE: This medication guide is a summary and may not contain all possible drug information on ferrous gluconate. The information contained here may not be up-to-date. This sheet is for information purposes only. If you have questions about ferrous gluconate, talk to your doctor or pharmacist for medical advice.

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