Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Fergon as follows: Avoid having fergon supplement concurrently with any antibiotics. When taken together, iron can heavily inhibit absorption of most of the antibiotics, thus compromising the therapeutic benefit of antibiotic intake. Observing a 2 hour interval between fergon intake and dose of antibiotic can significantly help. Avoid consuming any supplements with calcium along with Fergon, as calcium can strongly inhibit the absorption of iron [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Fergon as follows: Follow closely on the expiration date of the medication. If using a pillbox, check the expiration date on the medication container every time you fill the pillbox. If you are taking this medication for longer periods of time, set enough advance reminders on your phone for refill pick-up, before you run out of the medication. This helps with securing the refill in [...]

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

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 [...]