Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Fergon as follows: Be aware of symptoms of iron toxicity you might present with. Iron administered over a prolonged span of time can accumulate in various vital organs of the body, thus compromising their function and leading to debility. Individuals can present with abdominal pain, liver damage, hepatitis, jaundice, cardiac arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, deteriorating blood sugar control, arthritis, neuropathy, cognitive deficits, and seizures, secondary [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Fergon as follows: Oral fergon intake can result in gastric upset, slowing of bowel movements, and exacerbation of constipation episodes, especially in individuals with history of the same. Observe compliance with recommendation for liberal fluid intake, while you are continuing on Fergon, to prevent slowing of bowels. Consult your physician for any recommendation regarding stool softeners/laxatives, while you are continuing on Fergon. Observe compliance with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Fergon as follows: Avoid having fergon supplement concurrently with any antibiotics. When taken together, iron can heavily inhibit absorption of most of the antibiotics, thus compromising the therapeutic benefit of antibiotic intake. Observing a 2 hour interval between fergon intake and dose of antibiotic can significantly help. Avoid consuming any supplements with calcium along with Fergon, as calcium can strongly inhibit the absorption of iron [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Fergon as follows: Follow closely on the expiration date of the medication. If using a pillbox, check the expiration date on the medication container every time you fill the pillbox. If you are taking this medication for longer periods of time, set enough advance reminders on your phone for refill pick-up, before you run out of the medication. This helps with securing the refill in [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Fergon as follows: Fergon must be avoided or administered with extreme caution in individuals with prolonged history of multiple blood transfusions. Individuals with this history can also present with iron overload and accumulation of iron in various vital organs, leading to the symptoms of tissue iron toxicity. Also, individuals with history of taking fergon in excess to their prescribed amount have the risk for iron overload and toxicity. [...]