Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ferrocite as follows: Ferrocite must be administered with extreme caution in individuals with history of hemolytic anemias, such as, sickle cell or thalassemia. Hemolytic anemias usually are inherited genetic defects, resulting in poor structural stability of the red blood cells. Structurally deficient red blood cells are prone to damage and lysis, before completion of their lifespan. Hemolytic anemia can also be secondary to autoimmunity, when individuals can develop [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ferrocite as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Ferrocite 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 Ferrocite, 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 Ferrocite 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. Ferrocite is a form of iron supplementation that has about 33% of elemental iron. It means a 325 mg of the ferrocite supplement tablet has about 106 mg of iron that can be absorbed by the body. Take the medication at [...]