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Slow Fe Plus Folic Acid Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Iron 50mg (as ferrous sulfate 160mg), folic acid 0.4mg; sust-rel tabs.
See Also
How Supplied
Slow Fe—30, 60; Plus folic acid—20
Manufacturer
Slow Fe Plus Folic Acid Indications
Indications
Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemias.
Slow Fe Plus Folic Acid Dosage and Administration
Adult
Swallow whole. 1–2 tabs once daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Slow Fe Plus Folic Acid Contraindications
Contraindications
Hemochromatosis. Hemosiderosis.
Slow Fe Plus Folic Acid Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Slow Fe Plus Folic Acid Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hepatitis. Pancreatitis. Peptic ulcer or GI inflammation. Achlorhydria. Monitor hematocrit. Folic acid may mask pernicious anemia. Repeated blood transfusions. Elderly.
Slow Fe Plus Folic Acid Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Slow Fe Plus Folic Acid Interactions
Interactions
Inhibits tetracycline absorption.
Slow Fe Plus Folic Acid Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, abdominal discomfort and pain, constipation, diarrhea, masks occult bleeding, black stools.
Slow Fe Plus Folic Acid Clinical Trials
See Literature
Slow Fe Plus Folic Acid Note
Not Applicable
Slow Fe Plus Folic Acid Patient Counseling
See Literature
