WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
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WARNING: Pernicious anemia should be ruled out before starting treatment. While folic acid corrects the blood picture of pernicious anemia, it does not ameliorate the attendant neurologic involvement. Resistance to treatment may be due to depressed hematopoiesis, alcoholism, the presence of anti-metabolic drugs and to deficiencies of vitamins. Prolonged use of iron salts may produce iron storage disease. Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or bleeding diathesis, individuals who have or suspected that they may have iron metabolism abnormalities should use caution in using supplemental iron. Iron supplementation in these individuals may lead to excess iron in the parenchyma of many organs. Iron storage and associated organ function tests may be indicated to ensure the delivery of needed iron to the neonate while ensuring the health of the mother.