Description
Palafer®
Each 5 mL contains 300 mg ferrous fumarate equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron
- For the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency
- Once a day dosing
- Children 0 months to 13 years: Take maximum 2mL daily at bedtime or as directed by a physician. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications. Shake well before use.
- Adults and children 14 years and older: Take 5 mL daily at bedtime or as directed by a physician. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications. Shake well before use.
- Pleasant tasting cherry flavour
- Suspension liquid format (100 mL)
Precautions and Warnings
Keep out of the reach of children.This package contains enough iron to seriously harm a child.
Some people may experience constipation, diarrhea and/or vomiting.Certain foods may inhibit iron absorption4. If you are taking iron, the following foods should be avoided, or only taken in very small amounts, for at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take iron:
Some people may experience constipation, diarrhea and/or vomiting.Certain foods may inhibit iron absorption4. If you are taking iron, the following foods should be avoided, or only taken in very small amounts, for at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take iron:
- Cheese and yogurt
- Eggs
- Milk
- Spinach
- Tea or coffee
- Whole-grain breads and cereals and bran
Taking Iron with other products or medications
Do not take iron products with medications, antacids or calcium products. While taking iron, it is best to space doses of these products at least 1 to 2 hours apart, to get the full benefit from each medicine or product.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
To be sure this product is right for you always read and follow the label
