Iron

What Are The Uses Of Iron?

Iron is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• General iron deficiency
• Anaemia caused due to chronic diseases
• Iron deficiency during pregnancy
• Learning and thinking problems especially in children
• Symptoms of heart failure
• A cough caused due to ACE inhibitors
• Immunity building

What Are The Side Effects Of Iron?

Intake of iron is safe when taken within prescribed limits

An overdose of iron may cause side effects such as:

• Constipation, vomiting
• Stomach pain, nausea
• Stomach upset

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Iron?

High doses intake of may be particularly risky in the following conditions:

• Stomach (or) intestinal ulcers
• Women with type-2 diabetes
• Ulcerative colitis (or) Crohn's disease(intestinal inflammation)
• Thalassemia
• Premature infants