Eating or drinking milk and milk products, eggs, coffee, or tea when you take it reduces its effectiveness. However, you may take this medicine with food if it causes stomach upset. If you are taking a liquid product, mix it with water or juice and drink it through a straw to avoid getting the medicine on your teeth and staining them. Do not chew iron tablets or capsules. Please Note Be especially careful to keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Small amounts can poison small children.
Black stools are a common side effect of this medicine, and they are usually harmless. However, if you notice any blood in your stool and you have severe stomach pain or cramps, call your doctor right away. If you think you have taken an overdose or if a child has taken this medicine, contact a poison control center right away. Tell your doctor if you have any side effects that continue or get worse. When you take this medicine with other medicines, it may increase or decrease the effects of the medicines.