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What happens if I miss a dose (Ferro-Sequels)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Ferro-Sequels)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine, or if a child has accidentally swallowed it. An overdose of ferrous fumarate can be fatal to a child.

Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, severe nausea or stomach pain, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, shallow breathing, weak and rapid pulse, cold or clammy skin, blue lips, and seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking docusate and ferrous fumarate (Ferro-Sequels)?

Do not take any vitamin, mineral supplement, laxative, or other stool softener that your doctor has not prescribed or recommended.

Avoid taking an antibiotic medicine within 2 hours before or after you take docusate and ferrous fumarate. This is especially important if you are taking an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), or tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap).

Avoid using antacids without your doctor's advice. Use only the specific type of antacid your doctor recommends. Antacids contain different medicines and some types can make it harder for your body to absorb docusate and ferrous fumarate.

Certain foods can also make it harder for your body to absorb docusate and ferrous fumarate. Avoid taking this medication within 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating fish, meat, eggs, liver, coffee, tea, milk, and whole grain or "fortified" breads or cereals.

What other drugs will affect docusate and ferrous fumarate (Ferro-Sequels)?

The following drugs can interact with docusate and ferrous fumarate. Tell your doctor if you use any of the following:

• any type of antibiotic;
• cimetidine (Tagamet);
• penicillamine (Cuprimine);
• thyroid hormone such as levothyroxine (Synthroid);
• alendronate (Fosamax), etidronate (Didronel), risedronate (Actonel), or other medications to treat osteoporosis or Paget's disease;
• deferoxamine (Desferal); or
• pancrelipase (Cotazym, Creon, Ilozyme, Pancrease, Ultrase).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with docusate and ferrous fumarate. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about docusate and ferrous fumarate.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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