What is Wee care?
Wee care replaces iron in the body. Iron is normally obtained from food. Iron is essential for the production of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to your tissues and organs.wee care can be used to prevent or treat iron deficiency, including iron-deficiency anemia.wee care can also be used in other ways not mentioned in this medication guide.
Side effects of Wee care
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or throat.
Wee care side effects may include:
- Diarrhea, constipation;
- Nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain;
- Tooth discoloration;
- Dark-coloured bowel motions
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The fda can be contacted at 1-800-fda-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
Keep wee care away from children. A child can die from an accidental overdose of carbonyl iron.
Before you take this drug
Wee care should not be used if:
- A stomach ulcer, or colitis ulcerative
- Hemochromatosis;
- Hemolytic anemia
- Anemia is not caused by iron deficiencies.
You should ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it is safe to use the medicine even if you don't have an iron shortage. Wee care should not be used by those with a normal iron level.wee care may contain milk. Tell your doctor about lactose sensitivity or a milk allergy.you may need a different dose during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, your dose requirements may differ.do not administer this medicine to children younger than 12.
How to take Wee care?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose and do not exceed it.if you have a stomach upset, wee care can be used.chew the chewable tablet before swallowing it.
Shake the oral suspension thoroughly just before measuring out a dose. Use the provided dosing syringe or a dose-measuring cup or spoon to measure liquid medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you don't have a device for measuring doses.tell your carers if you need a transfusion.
You should not use wee care for longer than six months without consulting your doctor.store at room temperature away from heat and moisture, in a climate-controlled area store this medicine away from children. A child's accidental iron overdose can be fatal.
What happens if i miss the dose?
As soon as possible, take the missed dose. If it is close to the time for the next dose, you can skip the missed dose and take the regular dose. Do not take two doses.
What happens if i overdose?
Call poison help at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical care. A wee care overdose can be deadly, especially for children.
Overdose symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, bleeding or tarry stool, fever, and severe stomach pain. Other symptoms are pale skin, blue fingernails or lips, a rapid but weak pulse, shallow breathing, or seizures.
What should be avoided?
You should not take wee care 2 hours before or after taking other medications. This medication may interfere with the absorption of other medications.
Interaction with other drug
If you also take any of these drugs, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it's safe to use wee care.
- An antacid;
- An antibiotic, such as ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin;
- A stomach acid reducer, such as cimetidine, tagamet (pepcid), famotidine, or ranitidine (zantac),
This list is incomplete. Carbonyl iron may interact with other drugs, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. This medication guide does not list all possible interactions.
