FLORADIX with iron oral solution, Iron deficiency, in pregnancy, lactation

Areas of application:
- Iron deficiency, for prevention, e.g. in pregnancy and lactation Instructions for

use FLORADIX with iron oral, Iron deficiency, in pregnancy, lactation:

The total dose should not be without consultation with a doctor or pharmacist.

Type of application?
Take the medicine.

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and/or the course of the disease. It should therefore be determined in consultation with your doctor.

overdose?
A variety of overdose symptoms can occur, including nausea, vomiting blood, upset stomach, diarrhea, drowsiness, and circulatory collapse. Small children in particular are very vulnerable. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

Forgot to take?
Continue taking it as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

In general, pay attention to a conscientious dosage, especially for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.

A dosage prescribed by the doctor may deviate from the information on the package leaflet. Therefore, since the doctor adjusts them individually, you should use the medicine according to his instructions.

Mode of action:
How does the ingredient in the drug work?

Iron is one of the vital trace elements and is involved in many metabolic processes in the body. Iron is important, for example, for the formation of red blood cells.

Contraindications:
What speaks against an application?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Anemia with iron utilization disorders, such as:
- Sideroachrestic anemia
- Thalassemia
- Lead anemia
- Hemochromatosis (iron overload)
- Haemolytic anemia (anaemia due to shortened lifespan of red blood cells)

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this: - Inflammation of the
gastric mucosa
- Ulcers in the digestive tract
- Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as:
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 6 years of age: The medicine should not normally be used in this age group.

What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the drug can be used during pregnancy.
- Breast-feeding: consult your doctor or pharmacist. He will examine your particular starting position and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the drug despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit can be higher than the risk that the use involves in the event of a contraindication.

Side effects:
What side effects can occur?

- Gastrointestinal problems, such as:
- abdominal pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- diarrhea
- constipation
- blackening of the stool, which is harmless
- Discoloration of the teeth, which can be avoided with good oral hygiene . If you

notice any changes or changes in your condition during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

For the information at this point, side effects are primarily taken into account that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.

Important information FLORADIX with iron oral, Iron deficiency, in pregnancy, lactation:

What should you consider?
- The urine may become discolored.
- Be careful if you are allergic to iron hydroxide sucrose!
- Be careful if you are allergic to ascorbic acid (vitamin C)!
- Beware of allergies to spices, essential oils and turpentine oil!
- Be careful if you are allergic to coumarins!
- Beware of allergies to spices such as anise, mugwort, dill, fennel, carrot, coriander, cumin, paprika, parsley, celery and tomato!
- Be careful if you are allergic to the preservatives benzoic acid and benzoates (E number E 210, E 211, E 212, E 213)!
- Be careful if you are allergic to parabens, e.g. preservatives (E number E 214 - E 219) or as plant ingredients!
- Be careful if you are allergic to phenol (e.g. pyrogallol, triclosan and vanillin)!
- Beware of allergies to cinnamon, birch, poplar buds, propolis, valerian, turmeric and rosin!
- Beware of allergies to carrot, ginseng and ivy!
- Beware of allergies to daisy family (Latin name = composites), eg arnica, marigold, yarrow, coneflower and chamomile!
- Be careful if you are allergic to citric acid (e.g. in citrus fruits, currants, apples)!
- Be careful if you are allergic to St. John's wort and hawthorn!
- Be careful with allergies to anthranilic acid derivatives, which are found in painkillers, but also in bitter orange and lemon peel!
- Be careful if you are allergic to yeast!
- Be careful if you are allergic to primroses!
- Caution is advised if you have a known hypersensitivity to fructose (fruit sugar). Gastrointestinal problems can be triggered.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already using before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.