Description
This product is an iron supplement used to prevent and treat iron-deficiency anaemia in pregnant women and to prevent anaemia due to folic acid deficiency during pregnancy
- Suitable for adults and children over 12 years
- Consult doctor first if you intend breastfeeding
DO NOT USE
- if you know you are allergic to folic acid
- if you know you have anaemia due to a vitamin B12 deficiency
- if you have an intestinal blockage
- if you have been told by your doctor that you have a disease of the bowels known as diverticular disease
- if you suffer from a rare inherited problem involving the way your blood cells use iron known as haemochromatosis or haemosiderosis
- if you are receiving repeated blood transfusions
- if you are already being treated with iron injections
- if you are already taking medicines containing iron
- by sucking, chewing or keeping the tablet in your mouth
- more than one tablet a day
Please ensure the user has read and understood all relevant information for managing their medical condition on NHS UK Conditions and understands the patient info leaflet (in particular sections 2, 3 and 4) before using this product. If unsure about anything this should be discussed with their GP before using the product.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet for the full details.
