How To Take Iron Tablet Properly | How To Reduce Iron Tablet Side Effects | Iron Supplements For Best Absorption | Iron Vitamin C | Ferrous Sulphate
Hey guys! This weeks video is about how to take an iron supplement so you can get the most out of it and how to reduce the side effects associated with them.
Iron supplements are prescribed or recommended when when your anaemic or at risk of developing anaemia because the iron stores in your body are low.
Symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia can include:
• Tiredness and lack of energy
• Shortness of breath
• Noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations)
• Pale skin
HOW TO TAKE YOUR IRON SUPPLEMENT:
To help get the best absorption of your iron supplement you should take it on an empty stomach (preferably one hour before a meal or two hours after) with a drink containing vitamin C, such as a glass of orange juice or another juice drink with added vitamin C.
Absorption of iron from the gut is reduced by food, tea and milk, so these should be avoided for one hour before and after taking the iron supplement.
The precise instructions for when to take your supplements will be discussed with you by the healthcare professional who prescribes them.
The only factor that improves the absorption of iron is vitamin C. This is why we recommend that you take your iron supplement with a drink containing vitamin C.
HOW DO IRON SUPPLEMENTS WORK:
Iron is needed for the production of haemoglobin, which is an essential ingredient in red blood cells.
Haemoglobin is very important as it carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
If you don’t have enough iron, you can develop anaemia, which means that you aren’t making enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. You may become breathless, tired and have a lack of energy, your skin may become pale and you may have palpitations (noticeable heartbeats).
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS:
The following side effects are common,
• Stomach upset
• Nausea (feeling sick)
• Stomach ache
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
These usually improve as your body gets used to the iron supplements. If the side effects continue to be a problem for you, contact the healthcare professional who prescribed the iron supplements and discuss the possible options I have recommended in the video with them.
Iron supplements can also make your stools look darker in colour. This is completely harmless.
IRON SUPPLEMENT INTERACTIONS:
Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking an iron supplement it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows:
• If you are taking any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Link to iron supplement interactions, this link is for ferrous sulphate a commonly prescribed iron supplement. If you are taking a different iron supplement, on the same page you can search the name of it and click interactions –
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALL MEDICINES:
Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you or someone else might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital. Take the container with you, even if it is empty.
This medicine is for you. Never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
If you are having an operation or any dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking.
If you have any questions about this medicine ask your pharmacist.
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DISCLAIMER:
This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Abraham The Pharmacist has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
omg love it! I never knew about the vitamin C thing thank you so much for this
I already know this trick cause i'm always anemic since teens btw thanks for sharing, this is helpful
Great Video 👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻
Does the vitamin c has to be a drink or can it be a chewable vitamin c pill or gummie
I never knew to take the plll before eating r after ward I always take on empty stomach
No wonder my tummy hurts and cramp
These are humming bird
Wow I never knew I can take it oj and I always take it right after I ate. Thanks for the tips.
How long one can take iron supplements?
liquid iron is expensive but So worth it!
Am having to take 20mg of Pepcid because of a huge hiatal hernia. Was given iron because of anemia what can do cannot leave off the pepcid
Can i take iron supplement before bed?
I’ve been breathless for almost a week and my stool is almost black I’ve been feeling fatigue and tiredness a lot (is that normal)
omg.. i never thought that drinking coffee keeps the iron supply or feso4 makes it lesser to be absorbed by my body.. no wonder why i take 2doses of feso4 a day my hemoglobin increased by 4 last month when i had my cbc checked its 103 now its 107.. lol thank you for the tips
Can sangobion tablet taken with kordel vitamin c 1000mg
I learned that in nursing school vit c helps the formation of iron what you said is 100 truth 😁❤
I eat lots of okra for several days. When I went to doctor he said I'm anemic and need to take ferrous sulfate…
I’m experiencing more severe iron deficiency symptoms so is it safe to take 26mg until I see the doctor?
Thank uuuu so much ✨✨✨
Number two is Green like spinach and I haven't had any spinach 😞
Thanks
But how much iron should I take?🤔
Ferrous sulphate?
Good video bro, very detailed
Hi, thank's for the video. I have a question: can we combine iron with magnesium? (is there any absorption issue? )
I started to take the nature bounty gummy vitamin it give me a continuous headache 🤦🏾♀️
Can I take an iron pill before bed?
are iron gummies ok to take instead of tablets? I cant swallow pills
Can I take iron with vitamin b12
The lable says take with a meal. So this video confused me.
I taked an iron supplement on a EMPTY EMPTY stomach thinking it wouldn’t give nausea since I didn’t have anything in my belly in the first place to cause it! big mistake … well I got nausea that lasted for 6 HOURS 😵
I have gout and I have low iron and ferritin levels. I have been prescribed iron supplements. Would it affect my gout?
My man was recording this video in so many different locations and angles.
Thank you
Isnt iron + folic acid great combination
I had a cup of coffee 6:30 am and then took a vitamin C wafer the ones you chew up. waited 20 min and took my iron supplement with water.
No sugar grapefruit juice is a good choice to take with your iron also
I have to take 3x 325 mg of iron a day I finally got my iron levels to 13.3 is it ok now I just take 100 mg once a day now? The side effects are horrible when I take 3 xs a day of iron sulfate
I kinda of fainted a week ago they said I was low on iron and more problems but I didn't know drinking tea after meals is bad for you I have been doing that since forever
Thank you . May I ask the reason behind why the" Folic acid should never be given without supplemental iron." within pregnant women who have a Folic Acid Anemia . I've just read it on the PowerPoint and I can't find any reason why.
I can’t take iron on empty stomach because I will vomit them back, what cause that? I am anemic..
Thanks now i know bout drinking iron tab 1 hour after food
Very helpful. Wish I seen it earlier
I took one and throw it up and it’s was black.
Love your informative videos, You got my sub bro