NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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“I will stop taking it if my stool turns black.”
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“I will be sure to take this medication with food.”
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“I will take it in the morning with orange juice.”
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“I will limit my intake of raw fruit and vegetables.”
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Detailed explanation-1: -Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach. Yet, iron supplements can cause stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea in some people. You may need to take iron with a small amount of food to avoid this problem. Milk, calcium and antacids should NOT be taken at the same time as iron supplements.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement you may use to treat iron-deficiency anemia. You may need ferrous sulfate if you don’t get enough iron through the foods you eat. Ferrous sulfate comes in tablet and liquid form. Side effects may include constipation, stomach cramps and other digestive issues.
Detailed explanation-3: -Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. Without enough iron, your body can’t produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen (hemoglobin).
Detailed explanation-4: -Iron is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach, with water or fruit juice (adults: full glass or 8 ounces; children: ½ glass or 4 ounces), about 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. However, to lessen the possibility of stomach upset, iron may be taken with food or immediately after meals.