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 [...]

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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic indications for iron supplementation as follows: Nutritional support Nutritional demand for iron and blood volume increase significantly in pregnant women, to support the pregnancy. Often women find it difficult to cover for this increased demand and present with symptoms of iron deficiency, which can complicate the pregnancy. Iron supplementation in such individuals can contribute towards the additional demand and avoid complications during pregnancy. Blood loss Women in the menstruating age-group [...]