Feosol Caplet

Feosol Caplet is a product that replaces iron. You usually get iron from the foods you eat. Iron helps your body make red blood cells, which carry oxygen to your tissues and organs.

Feosol Caplet is used to treat or prevent iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.

Feosol Caplet might also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Feosol Caplet may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.

The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

If you need a blood transfusion, tell your caregivers that you are using Feosol Caplet.

Do not take Feosol Caplet for longer than 6 months without your doctor's advice.

Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children. An accidental overdose of iron can be fatal to a child.

Keep Feosol Caplet away from children. If a child accidentally takes too much carbonyl iron, it can be deadly.

You should not use Feosol Caplet if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a stomach ulcer or ulcerative colitis;
• hemochromatosis;
• hemolytic anemia; or
• anemia that is not caused by iron deficiency.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you do not have an iron deficiency. Feosol Caplet is generally not for use by people who have a normal iron balance.

Feosol Caplet tablets may contain milk. Tell your doctor if you have lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are nursing.

Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 12 without medical advice.

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

Common side effects of Feosol Caplet may include:

• diarrhea, constipation;
• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
• tooth discoloration; or
• dark-colored bowel movements.

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 missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of Feosol Caplet can be fatal, especially for a child.

Overdose symptoms may include diarrhea, bloody or tarry stools, fever, vomiting, severe stomach pain, pale skin, blue lips or fingernails, weak but rapid pulse, shallow breathing, and seizure (convulsions).

Avoid taking Feosol Caplet within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take other medicines. This medicine can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use Feosol Caplet if you are also using any of the following drugs:

• an antacid;
• an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, doxycycline, or tetracycline; or
• a stomach acid reducer such as cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), or ranitidine (Zantac).

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with carbonyl iron, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.