Mothers randomized to receive 2 capsules per day: one with placebo and one with 0. Mothers randomized to receive 2 capsules per day: one with iron mg ferrous sulfate [60 mg elemental iron] and the other with 0. Outcome Measures. Primary Outcome Measures : Maternal iron status at follow-up prenatal visit [ Time Frame: weeks ] Maternal iron status at follow-up prenatal visit [ Time Frame: weeks ]. Eligibility Criteria. Information from the National Library of Medicine Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision.
Contacts and Locations. Information from the National Library of Medicine To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor. Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials. More Information.
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials. J Nutr. Epub Jun National Library of Medicine U. National Institutes of Health U. Department of Health and Human Services. The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Iron Deficiency Iron Deficiency Anemia.
Not Applicable. Study Type :. Interventional Clinical Trial. However, you may find that taking iron supplements on an empty stomach causes side effects like nausea, in which case you can take the supplement with food. Just avoid calcium or caffeine because these can interfere with absorption. According to Harvard Health , iron supplements can trigger gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, diarrhea and constipation. The site recommends starting with a low dose and slowly increasing it to your preferred amount.
If you're taking a combined supplement, like ferrous sulphate and folic acid or ferrous ascorbate and folic acid tablets, you may still experience side effects from the dietary iron. Read more: Side Effects of Iron Tablets. The Mayo Clinic says that although side effects from taking folic acid are rare, they are possible.
If you experience any of the following side effects after taking folic acid or a supplement like ferrous ascorbate and folic acid tablets, be sure to contact your doctor right away:.
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Nina Bahadur. Nina is a writer and editor with a focus on health and culture. She loves pilates, skiing, and her rescue dog. Video of the Day. Tip You can safely take iron and folic acid at the same time, either in a supplement combining the two or from separate sources. Iron and Folic Acid. You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to ferrous fumarate or folic acid, or if you have:. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You may need special tests before using this medicine during pregnancy.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Take your doses at regular intervals to keep a steady amount of the drug in your body at all times. You may need to follow a special diet while using ferrous fumarate and folic acid.
Follow all instructions of your doctor or dietitian. Learn about the foods to eat or avoid to help control your condition. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at Get emergency medical help if a child has accidentally swallowed a tablet. Overdose symptoms may include vomiting, severe stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, shallow breathing, weak and rapid pulse, pale skin, blue lips, and seizure convulsions.
Certain foods can make it harder for your body to absorb this medicine. For at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take this medicine:.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time.
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