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Product Information of Ferrograd Tablets

Before you take Ferrograd
Do not take Ferrograd if you
– 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 hap- pened 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 suffer from bowel strictures (resulting in difficult intestinal transit) as the inert core tablet may not be suitable for you.
• Ferrograd is not recommended for children under 12 years old. Acute iron poisoning is a serious risk in
the paedriatic population. • 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.
• Your stools may turn black whilst taking Ferrograd. If you have a test for the detection of blood in your
stools, tell your doctor you are taking Ferrograd as black stools may cause an incorrect result to the test.
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 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 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
Quinolones and penicillamines – take these at least 2 hours before OR 2 hours after taking your Ferrograd
Indigestion remedies (e. g.
antacids), calcium supplements,
oxalates or phosphates
– take these at least 1 hour before OR 2 hours after taking your
Ferrograd
If you are not sure, please check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Taking Ferrograd with food and drink
Ferrograd 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
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your
doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines
Ferrograd has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Ferrograd
Ferrograd tablet contains the colouring agent E110, which may cause allergic reactions.
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.