Adequate iron intake is important during pregnancy to meet increased needs of the mother and growing fetus. However, consult your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing a baby before using Fergon. Back to Top Indications Fergon Tablets are for use as a dietary iron supplement. Iron is a mineral that is essential to the body's production of hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the cells and tissues. A deficiency of iron can lead to iron deficiency anemia, the most common cause of nutritional anemia.
Iron deficiency can also affect the metabolism of muscle tissue.
Although most iron deficiency is caused by inadequate intake, iron is sometimes lost by a small amount of bleeding that you might not be aware of and which can be detected only by your doctor. Your doctor can determine if you have an iron deficiency, what is causing it, and whether you need an iron supplement. Back to Top Warnings Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.