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Product Information for Ferrograd Folic Tablets

What you need to know before you take Ferrograd Folic
Do not take Ferrograd Folic if you
– know you are allergic to folic acid
– know you have anaemia due to a vitamin B12 deficiency as this requires a different treatment
– have an intestinal blockage
– have been told by your doctor that you have a disease of the bowels known as diverticular disease
– suffer from a rare inherited problem involving the way your blood cells use iron known as haemochromatosis
or haemosiderosis
– are receiving repeated blood transfusions
– are already being treated with iron injections
– are already taking medicines containing iron.
You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor before you take Ferrograd Folic if you:
• Have difficulties swallowing
If you accidentally choke on a tablet, please contact your doctor as soon as possible. This is because there
is a risk of ulcers and narrowing of the bronchus occurring if the tablet enters the airways. This may result in
persistent coughing, coughing up blood and/or feeling out of breath, even if the choking happened days to
months before these symptoms occurred. Therefore you need to be urgently assessed to make sure that the
tablet doesn’t damage your airways.
• Before taking this tablet speak to your doctor if you are elderly or suffering from any bowel problem as the
plastic coating of the tablet may not be suitable.
• Ferrograd is not recommended for children under 12 years old. Acute iron poisoning is a serious risk in the
paediatric population.
• Your stools may turn black whilst taking Ferrograd Folic. If you have a test for the detection of blood in your
stools, tell your doctor you are taking Ferrograd Folic as black stools may cause an incorrect result to the test.
• Due to the risk of mouth ulceration and tooth discolouration, tablets should not be sucked, chewed or kept in
the mouth but swallowed whole with water. If you cannot follow this instruction or have difficulty swallowing,
please contact your doctor.
Before taking Ferrograd Folic consult your doctor
– if you are diabetic as Ferrograd Folic may stop your urine sugar test sticks from working properly.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines, or any medicines bought
without a prescription, as Ferrograd Folic may stop these from working properly:
• antibiotics: tetracyclines, quinolones or chloramphenicol
• a penicillamine (for metal poisoning or rheumatoid arthritis)
• indigestion remedies
• zinc – containing preparations
• trientine
If your doctor tells you that you can continue taking Ferrograd Folic with the above medication, please take note
of the following advice:
Tetracycline antibiotics – take these at least 2 hours before OR 3 hours after taking your
Ferrograd Folic
Quinolones and penicillamines – take these at least 2 hours before OR 2 hours after taking your
Ferrograd Folic
Indigestion remedies (e. g. antacids), calcium supplements, oxalates or phosphates
– take these at least 1 hour before OR 2 hours after taking your
Ferrograd Folic
If you are not sure, please check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Taking Ferrograd Folic with food and drink
Ferrograd Folic tablets may not work as well if they are taken around the same time as the following foods: tea,
coffee, eggs, milk or milk products, wholegrain bread and cereals, and any high fibre food. Make sure you take
your tablets at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating any of these foods.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Folic acid is excreted in breast milk so ask your doctor for advice if you intend breastfeeding.
Driving and using machines
Ferrograd Folic has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Ferrograd Folic
This product contains the colour E124, which can cause allergic type reactions including asthma. Allergy is more common in those people who are allergic to aspirin.
This product contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars,
contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.