Capsera- Generic name
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Class
- Oral iron supplement
- Mechanism
- The selected label does not state a molecular mechanism.
- Used for
- Iron supplementation
- Common side effects
- Nausea; Constipation; Diarrhea
- Boxed warning
- Accidental iron overdose is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6.
- Warnings
- Anemia treatment should be doctor-supervised; Keep out of reach of children
- Interactions
- Oral tetracycline antibiotics: iron can reduce their absorption when taken close together
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