Applies to ferrous gluconate: oral tablet.
Warning
You should not use this medicine if you have hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, or hemolytic anemia.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, blistering or peeling skin; fever; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
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bright red blood in your stools;
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black or tarry stools;
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a fever;
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stomach pain;
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coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; or
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pain in your chest or throat when swallowing a ferrous gluconate tablet.
Common side effects may include:
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constipation, diarrhea;
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nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
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loss of appetite;
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green-colored stools; or
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temporary staining of the teeth.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to ferrous gluconate: compounding powder, oral capsule, oral liquid, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release.
Gastrointestinal
Frequency not reported: Gastrointestinal discomfort, anorexia, diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, vomiting, constipation, fecal impaction, darkening of stools, gastrointestinal necrosis, gastrointestinal perforation, gastrointestinal stricture, epigastric pain, hematemesis[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Frequency not reported: Allergic reactions[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Frequency not reported: Circulatory collapse[Ref]