Ed Cyte F

Ferrous fumarate is a form of iron. Folic acid (folate) is a form of vitamin B. Iron and vitamin B assist your body in making and keeping healthy red blood cells.

Ed Cyte F is a combination medicine that is used to treat or prevent specific types of anemia (low red blood cells) caused by an iron or folate deficiency.

Ed Cyte F may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Take this medicine on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

Take your doses at regular intervals to keep a steady amount of the drug in your body at all times.

Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

Avoid lying down for at least 10 minutes after taking the tablet.

You may take this medicine with food if it upsets your stomach.

You may need to follow a special diet while using Ed Cyte F. Follow all instructions of your doctor or dietitian. Learn about the foods to eat or avoid to help control your condition.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Seek emergency medical attention if a child has accidentally swallowed a tablet. An overdose of iron can be fatal to a young child.

You should not use Ed Cyte F if you are allergic to ferrous fumarate or folic acid, or if you have:

• iron overload syndrome;
• pernicious anemia (caused by a lack of vitamin B12); or
• hemolytic anemia (a disorder where the body destroys red blood cells faster than new ones can be made).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• a vitamin B12 deficiency;
• thalassemia (a genetic disorder affecting red blood cells); or
• a condition for which you receive regular blood transfusions.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You may need special tests before using this medicine during pregnancy.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

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

Ed Cyte F may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe stomach pain or vomiting;
• cough with bloody mucus or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
• fever; or
• bloody or tarry stools.

Common side effects of Ed Cyte F may include:

• heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite;
• nausea, vomiting;
• diarrhea, constipation; or
• a change in the color of your stools.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Get emergency medical help if a child has accidentally swallowed a tablet. An overdose of iron can be fatal to a young child.

Overdose symptoms may include vomiting, severe stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, shallow breathing, weak and rapid pulse, pale skin, blue lips, and seizure (convulsions).

Certain foods can make it harder for your body to absorb Ed Cyte F. For at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take this medicine:

• Avoid drinking coffee or tea.
• Avoid dairy products (such as milk, cheese, or yogurt).
• Avoid eating fish, meat, liver, and whole grain or "fortified" breads or cereals.

Do not take any vitamin or mineral supplements that your doctor has not prescribed.

Sometimes, it is not safe to use certain medications together. Some drugs can change the levels of other drugs in your blood, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective. If you take any of the following medicines, take them separately (2 to 4 hours apart) from your dose of ferrous fumarate and folic acid:

• an antacid; or
• an antibiotic.

Other drugs may affect Ed Cyte F, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.