Warnings


What may interact with ACCRUFER?

If you are taking this iron product, you should not take iron in any other medicine or dietary supplement.
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-antacids
-carbidopa; levodopa
-cefdinir
-certain medicines for bones like alendronate, risedronate
-certain medicines for HIV or hepatitis
-certain medicines for stomach problems like cimetidine, famotidine, omeprazole, lansoprazole
-cholestyramine
-deferoxamine
-dimercaprol
-methyldopa
-quinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin
-tetracycline antibiotics such as doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline
-thyroid hormones
-zinc supplements

What should I tell my health care provider before I take ACCRUFER?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-high levels of iron in the blood
-receiving repeated blood transfusions
-stomach or intestine problems
-an unusual or allergic reaction to ferric maltol, iron, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using ACCRUFER?

Use iron supplements only as directed by your health care professional. Visit your doctor or healthcare professional for regular check-ups. You will need important blood work while you are taking this medicine. It may take 3 to 6 months of therapy to treat low iron levels.

Do not use iron longer than prescribed, and do not take a higher dose than recommended. Long-term use may cause excess iron to build-up in the body.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children. Even small amounts of iron can be harmful to a child.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.