Iron(II) gluconate

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# Overview
Iron(II) gluconate is a mineral that is FDA approved for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.   Common adverse reactions include hypersensitivity.

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- Hemodialysis - Iron deficiency anemia, during epoetin therapy.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Iron(II) gluconate in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Iron(II) gluconate in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Iron(II) gluconate in pediatric patients.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Iron(II) gluconate in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Iron(II) gluconate in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Iron(II) gluconate Contraindications in the drug label.

# Warnings
- Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
- Do not take within 2 hours of taking oral tetracycline antibiotics, since oral iron products tend to interfere with absorption of tetracycline. May cause gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, constipation or diarrhea. If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek advice of a health professional before using this product. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission requires that iron-containing medicines and vitamins with iron be packaged in child-resistant closures. Parents should always properly resecure safety closures.

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Iron(II) gluconate in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Iron(II) gluconate in the drug label.

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Iron(II) gluconate Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
- Pregnancy Category
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Iron(II) gluconate in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Iron(II) gluconate during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Iron(II) gluconate with respect to nursing mothers.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Iron(II) gluconate with respect to pediatric patients.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Iron(II) gluconate with respect to geriatric patients.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Iron(II) gluconate with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Iron(II) gluconate with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Iron(II) gluconate in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Iron(II) gluconate in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Iron(II) gluconate in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Iron(II) gluconate in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- Oral
- Intravenous

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Iron(II) gluconate in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Iron(II) gluconate in the drug label.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Iron(II) gluconate in the drug label.

# Pharmacology

## Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Iron(II) gluconate Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

## Structure
There is limited information regarding Iron(II) gluconate Structure in the drug label.

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Iron(II) gluconate in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Iron(II) gluconate in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Iron(II) gluconate in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Iron(II) gluconate in the drug label.

# How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Iron(II) gluconate How Supplied in the drug label.

## Storage
- Store at 20 to 25C (68 to 77F)

# Images

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# Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Iron(II) gluconate in the drug label.

# Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Iron(II) gluconate interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
- FERROUS GLUCONATE

# Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Iron(II) gluconate Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price