Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ferrous gluconate as follows: Ferrous gluconate 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ferrous gluconate as follows: Ferrous gluconate 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 [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ferrous gluconate as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Ferrous gluconate 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 Ferrous gluconate, 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, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Ferrous gluconate 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. Ferrous gluconate is a form of iron supplementation that has about 12% of elemental iron. It means a 325 mg of the ferrous gluconate supplement tablet has about 38 mg of iron that can be absorbed by the body. Take [...]