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Slow Fe Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Iron 45mg (as ferrous sulfate 142mg); sust-rel tabs.
See Also
How Supplied
Slow Fe—30, 60; Plus folic acid—20
Manufacturer
Slow Fe Indications
Indications
Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemias.
Slow Fe Dosage and Administration
Adult
Swallow whole. 1 tab once daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Slow Fe Contraindications
Contraindications
Hemochromatosis. Hemosiderosis.
Slow Fe Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Slow Fe Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hepatitis. Pancreatitis. Peptic ulcer or GI inflammation. Achlorhydria. Monitor hematocrit. Folic acid may mask pernicious anemia. Repeated blood transfusions. Elderly.
Slow Fe Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Slow Fe Interactions
Interactions
Inhibits tetracycline absorption.
Slow Fe Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, abdominal discomfort and pain, constipation, diarrhea, masks occult bleeding, black stools.
Slow Fe Clinical Trials
See Literature
Slow Fe Note
Not Applicable
Slow Fe Patient Counseling
See Literature
