Common Nausea, Abdominal cramp, Constipation, Epigastric pain, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Gefer Injection
 
Do not start or continue iron preparations (ferrous salts) and consult your doctor: 
 

if you have allergy to iron supplements
 

if you have anemia not produced by iron deficiency
 

if you have bronze markings on your skin to show a buildup of too much iron in the body (hemochromatosis or hemosiderosis)
 

if you have or had any serious disease affecting the intestines, including stomach ulcers, inflammatory conditions of your bowel, 
 

if you noticed blood in urine
 

if you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars
 


 
Iron  injection can cause severe and sometimes fatal allergic reactions or severely low blood pressure. Tell your caregiver right away if you feel light-headed (like you might pass out), or if you suddenly have trouble breathing
 
You should not receive iron injection  if you are allergic to it, or if you have a type of anemia that is not caused by iron deficiency
 
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
 
 Do not use iron injection if it has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.

Q. Can I take iron tablets for life long/ How long can I take iron tablets for?
Iron supplement is advised in patients with iron deficiency or iron deficient anemia till the haemoglobin level becomes normal. Please consult your doctor regarding its proper use

Q. Can I take iron pills for anemia and iron deficiency?
Yes, iron pills are recommended for iron deficient anemia. It is not recommended for other types of anemia. Always consult your doctor regarding its proper use

Q. What can I take for iron supplement?
You can consume food items that are rich in iron content (like red meat, pork, poultry, seafood or beans, dark green leafy vegetables (like spinach), dried fruit (raisins and apricots), iron-fortified cereals, breads and pastas, peas). Iron supplements (tables or capsules) available at pharmacy store are to be used for iron deficient anemia. Always consult your doctor regarding its proper use

Q. What can I take for iron deficiency anemia?
You can take iron supplement (ferrous fumarate/ferrous sulfate/ferrous gluconate) tablets to treat iron deficient anemia. Always consult your doctor regarding its proper use

Q. Can I take iron with vitamin C/ Vitamin D/ multivitamin/ folic acid?
Yes, iron and vitamin C/ Vitamin D/ multivitamin/ folic acid can be taken together. Taking vitamin C and iron together helps the body absorb the iron Always consult your doctor regarding its proper use

Q. Can I take iron with zinc?
No, iron supplement may alter the absorption of zinc, if given together

Q. Can I take iron with Tylenol?
Yes, patient can take Tylenol (paracetamol) with iron. However, always consult your doctor regarding its proper use

Q. Do iron supplements increase weight?
Taking iron supplements may cause weight gain

Q. Does iron tablets/syrup cause constipation/ acne?
Yes, consumption of iron in any form may cause constipation or acne. Please consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.