Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Feratab as follows: Feratab must be avoided or administered with extreme caution in individuals with history of organ failure, such as, cirrhosis and congestive heart failure. Any amount of iron supplement administered in excess in these individuals can result in increased accumulation of iron in these end organs and lead to further deterioration of liver and heart functions. Toxic accumulations of iron in vital organs can compromise the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Feratab as follows: Feratab 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 feratab in excess to their prescribed amount have the risk for iron overload and toxicity. [...]

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

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