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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Iberet®-Liquid [OTC] |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Iron Salt; Vitamin |
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| Use |
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Conditions of iron deficiency with an increased needed for B-complex vitamins and vitamin C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Oral: Children >4 years and Adults: 10 mL 3 times/day after meals |
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| Dietary Considerations |
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Should be administered with water or juice on an empty stomach; may be administered with food to prevent irritation; however, not with cereals, dietary fiber, tea, coffee, eggs or milk |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Do not prescribe tetracyclines simultaneously with iron since GI tract absorption of both tetracycline and iron may be inhibited |
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| Patient Information |
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Empty stomach, avoid concomitant administration (within 2 hours) of antacids or tetracycline, taken with plenty of water to avoid GI upset and constipation, vitamin C 200 mg/30 mg elemental iron may enhance GI absorption of iron |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Avoid concomitant administration (within 2 hours) of antacids or tetracycline, administered with plenty of water to avoid GI upset and constipation, vitamin C 200 mg/30 mg elemental iron may enhance GI absorption of iron |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Liquid: Ascorbic acid: 375 mg B1: 4.5 mg B2: 4.5 mg B3: 22.5 mg B5: 7.5 mg B6: 3.75 mg B12: 18.75 mg all per 15 mL |
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