Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Fergon as follows: Fergon must be avoided or administered with extreme caution in individuals with history of hemochromatosis, an inherited condition that results in the body absorbing dietary iron in significantly large amounts than normal. Excess of dietary iron absorbed results in iron overload and accumulation in various vital organs, such as, nervous tissues, liver, skin, pancreas, and heart, leading to the symptoms of tissue iron toxicity. This [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Fergon as follows: Do not take Fergon, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of the fergon. In the event of history of an allergic response with fergon or any preparations containing iron, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of Fergon. Chewable fergon contains artificial sweetener called aspartame. Chewable fergon is contraindicated in individuals with history of allergy to aspartame. Notify your physician [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Fergon as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Fergon use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Fergon, such as, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing, and increased shortness of breath. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Fergon as follows: Elemental iron is the total amount of iron available in the supplement for absorption by the body. Different forms of iron supplements have varying percentages of elemental iron. Fergon is a form of iron supplementation that has about 12% of elemental iron. It means a 325 mg of the fergon supplement tablet has about 38 mg of iron that can be absorbed by the body. Take the medication at [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon functions of iron in the body as follows: Iron is an essential element found in the blood, playing a significant role in various body functions. Being a constituent of hemoglobin, a protein found in the red blood cells, iron helps with formation of red blood cells and their function of carrying oxygen to various body tissues. Iron is present in myoglobin, a protein found in the muscle tissue. Myoglobin plays a [...]