What is ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide?
Ascorbic acid is found in citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Ascorbic acid is important for the skin and connective tissues, for normal chemical and hormonal production, and for the immune system.
Iron polysaccharide is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.
Ascorbic acid is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiency.
Iron polysaccharide is used as a dietary supplement, and to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.
Ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide?
Do not take more ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide than is prescribed for you or than is directed on the package.
Keep this product out of reach of children. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide may decrease the absorption of other medicines. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide if you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide?
If you do not have an iron deficiency, talk to your doctor about the use of ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide. Generally, ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide should not be taken chronically by individuals with a normal iron balance.
To make sure you can safely take ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
diabetes;
hemosiderosis;
hemolytic anemia;
hemochromatosis;
kidney disease or an increased risk of kidney stones;
if you are on a sodium restricted diet; or
if you are allergic to sulfites or tartrazine.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.