It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Feramat before taking it.
What is Feramat
Supplementing iron in the diet and preventing or treating low levels of iron in the blood. It also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Feramat is an essential body mineral. It works by providing iron to the body.
Important safety information:
Do not take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or megavitamin therapy) while you use Feramat unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
Feramat has iron in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has iron in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Feramat may cause darkened or green stools. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
Some of these products contain tartrazine dye (FD&C Yellow No. 5). This may cause an allergic reaction in some patients. If you have ever had an allergic reaction to tartrazine, ask your pharmacist if your product has tartrazine in it.
Feramat may interfere with certain lab tests, including tests used to check for blood in the stool. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Feramat.
Lab tests, including hematocrit, hemoglobin levels, and blood iron levels, may be performed while you use Feramat. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Feramat should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Feramat while you are pregnant. Feramat is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Feramat, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Feramat side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; dark or green stools; diarrhea; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach cramps, pain, or upset; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; black, tarry stools; blood or streaks of blood in the stool; fever; severe or persistent nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting; vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
Can Feramat be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Feramat?
Use Feramat as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Feramat is absorbed better on an empty stomach but may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach. Some foods may decrease the amount of iron absorbed by your body. Talk with your doctor about the best way to take Feramat with food if it upsets your stomach.
If you take an antacid, a bisphosphonate (eg, alendronate), cefdinir, eltrombopag, methyldopa, penicillamine, a quinolone antibiotic (eg, ciprofloxacin), or a tetracycline antibiotic (eg, minocycline), ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take it with Feramat.
Take Feramat with a full glass of water (8 oz [240 mL]). Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Feramat.
If you miss a dose of Feramat, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Feramat.
Who should not take Feramat?
Some medical conditions may interact with Feramat. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have stomach or bowel problems (eg, colitis, Crohn disease, diverticulitis, ulcers)
if you have hemolytic anemia, pernicious anemia, or other types of anemia, or if you have a condition that may cause anemia (eg, sickle cell disease, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency)
if you have blood problems (eg, porphyria, thalassemia) or you have had multiple blood transfusions
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Feramat. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Doxycycline, mycophenolate, penicillamine, or thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Feramat
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Feramat may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Feramat be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Feramat be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Feramat, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Feramat. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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Patient reported useful
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One patient reported side effects
Does the Feramat Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about It has side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Feramat. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Feramat.
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It has side effects
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Three patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Feramat May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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One patient reported time for results
How long will I use Feramat before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about > 3 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Feramat. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Feramat kindly click here
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