RE Iron Tablets

Generic name: iron pentacarbonyl, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, ascorbic acid and docusate sodium
Dosage form: tablet

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.

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Indications and Usage for RE Iron Tablets

RE Iron Tablets 90mg is indicated for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia and/or nutritional megaloblastic anemias.

RE Iron Tablets Dosage and Administration

One tablet daily or as directed by a physician.

Contraindications

RE Iron Tablets 90mg is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. Folic acid (pteroylglutamic acid) is contraindicated in patients with untreated and uncomplicated pernicious anemia and in those with anaphylactic sensitivity to folic acid. Iron therapy is contraindicated in patients with hemochromatosis and patients with iron storage disease or the potential for iron stage disease dude to chronic hemolytic anemia (e.g., inherited anomalies of hemoglobin structure or synthesis and/or red cell enzyme deficiencies, etc.) pyridoxine responsive anemia or cirrhosis of the liver.

Warnings and Precautions

Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. KEEP THIS PRODUCT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

General: Do not exceed recommended dose. The type of anemia and the underlying cause or causes should be determined before starting therapy with RE Iron Tablets 90mg. Since the anemia may be a result of a systemic disturbance, such as recurrent blood loss, the underlying cause or causes should be corrected, if possible.

Folic Acid: Folic acid in doses above 1.0 mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia.

Adverse Reactions

Allergic sensitivity reactions and gastrointestinal disturbances may occur with iron therapy. Folic Acid allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration.

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