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2. Iron supplement - Wikipedia

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   Side effects of therapy with oral iron are most often diarrhea or constipation and epigastric abdominal discomfort. Taken after a meal, side effects decrease, but there is an increased risk of interaction with other substances. Side effects are dose-dependent, and the dose may be adjusted. The patient may notice that their stools become black.

3. Intravenous iron infusion - Wikipedia

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   The adverse effects associated with oral iron supplements prohibit patients from completing the full course of medication. [9] Intravenous iron infusions are prescribed when gastrointestinal absorption is poor or when an urgent increase in haemoglobin levels is required for severely anaemic patients, such as women in their second and third ...

4. Iron poisoning - Wikipedia

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   If left untreated, acute iron poisoning can lead to multi-organ failure resulting in permanent organ damage or death. [1] Iron is available over the counter as a single entity supplement in an iron salt form or in combination with vitamin supplements and is commonly used in the treatment of anemias.

5. Why might young women and girls struggle with iron deficiency?

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   “Self-prescribing iron supplements is not recommended as they have side effects — significant constipation which can be severe especially if a high dose is taken or if taken by a youngster ...

6. This common ingredient in menopause supplements is dangerous ...

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   The same goes for vitamin B12 and ferritin (a form of iron) which women may not get enough of via food, particularly those following plant-based or vegetarian diets.

7. Anemia in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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   Iron supplements are easy to take, however adverse effects in some cases may include gastrointestinal side effects, nausea, diarrhea, and/or constipation. In cases when oral iron supplement is not tolerable, other options include longer intervals between each oral dose, liquid iron supplements, or intravenous iron. [21]

8. Iron-deficiency anemia - Wikipedia

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   Iron deficiency can lead to improper development of fetal tissues. [45] Oral iron supplementation during the early stages of pregnancy, specifically the first trimester, is suggested to decrease the adverse effects of iron-deficiency anemia throughout pregnancy and to decrease the negative impact that iron deficiency has on fetal growth. [44]

9. Iron polymaltose - Wikipedia

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   Iron(III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex is a medication used to treat iron deficiency / iron deficiency anemia and belongs to the group of oral iron preparations.The preparation is a macromolecular complex, consisting of iron(III) hydroxide (trivalent iron, Fe 3+, Fe(OH) 3 ·H 2 O) and the carrier polymaltose and is available in solid form as a film-coated or chewable tablet and in liquid form ...