ferrous sulfate Interactions and Allergic Reactions on Healthline.com

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ferrous sulfate

(FER us SUL fate)

The following drugs can interact with ferrous sulfate. Tell your doctor if you use any of these:

acetohydroxamic acid (Lithostat);
chloramphenicol;
cimetidine (Tagamet);
etidronate (Didronel);
dimercaprol (an injection used to treat poisoning by arsenic, lead, or mercury);
levodopa (Larodopa, Dopar, Sinemet);
methyldopa (Aldomet); or
penicillamine (Cuprimine).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with ferrous sulfate. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects may include:

constipation;
upset stomach;
black or dark-colored stools; or
temporary staining of the teeth.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

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Generic Name: ferrous sulfate