Nu-Iron (Polysaccharide Iron Complex)

Alternate Name: Accrufer

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Iron Supplement, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin/Iron Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin Combination

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 150 MG

Warnings: Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have stomach or intestinal problems, an active infection, diabetes, porphyria, or other medical problems. Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. Iron may affect the results of certain medical tests. Iron can cause your stools to be darker in color. This is normal and is not a cause for concern. Fever Pale or clammy skin Severe or continuing stomach cramps, vomiting (with or without blood) Shallow breathing, weakness, weak but fast heartbeat

Food Warnings: Avoid the following foods, or eat them in small amounts at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking your iron: eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, tea or coffee, whole-grain cereals, and breads., Do not take iron supplements by mouth if you are also receiving iron injections., Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using phenytoin (Dilantin®), acetohydroxamic acid (Lithostat®), or antibiotics such as demeclocycline, doxycycline (Vibramycin®), Cipro®, Levaquin®, minocycline, moxifloxacin (Avelox®), Tequin®, or tetracycline., Tell your doctor if you are using antacids (such as Maalox® or Mylanta®).