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Iron dextran and Prenatal multivitamins

Determining the interaction of Iron dextran and Prenatal multivitamins and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Iron dextran <> Prenatal multivitamins
Relevance: 11.12.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer:

Using multivitamin, prenatal together with iron dextran may lead to complications from too much iron. In addition, iron dextran may interfere with the absorption of iron taken by mouth. You may need to wait at least 5 days after stopping iron dextran before taking oral iron supplements. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Professional:

GENERALLY AVOID: Parenteral iron therapy may reduce the absorption of concomitantly administered oral iron preparations.

MANAGEMENT: Parenteral iron preparations should not be administered concomitantly with oral iron preparations. Patients should wait at least 5 days after stopping parenteral iron therapy before taking oral iron supplements.

References
  • "Product Information. INFeD (iron dextran)." Schein Pharmaceuticals Inc, Florham Park, NJ.
  • "Product Information. Feraheme (ferumoxytol)." Alza Pharmaceuticals, Mountain View, CA.
  • "Product Information. Ferrlecit (sodium ferric gluconate complex)." sanofi-aventis, Bridgewater, NJ.
  • "Product Information. Venofer (iron sucrose)" American Regent Laboratories Inc, Shirley, NY.
Iron dextran

Generic Name: iron dextran

Brand name: DexFerrum, Infed

Synonyms: Iron Dextran Complex

Prenatal multivitamins

Generic Name: multivitamin, prenatal

Brand name: Vynatal FA, Zenate, CitraNatal Bloom, CitraNatal Bloom DHA, CitraNatal DHA, CitraNatal Harmony, CitraNatal Rx, Concept DHA, Concept OB, Duet DHA Balanced, Femecal OB, Folcaps Care One, Folet DHA, Folet One, Foltabs Prenatal, Foltabs Prenatal Plus DHA, Gesticare DHA, Infanate Balance, KPN Prenatal, M-Natal Plus, Mini-Prenatal, Multi-Nate 30, NeoNatal Plus, NeoNatal Vitamin, Nestabs ABC, Nexa Plus, Niva-Plus, Néevo DHA, OB Complete Gold, OB Complete One, OB Complete Petite, OB Complete Premier, One A Day Women’s Prenatal, OptiNate, Paire OB Plus DHA, PreCare, PreferaOB + DHA, PreferaOB One, PreferaOB, Prena1, Prena1 True, Prenatal 19, Prenatal One Daily, Prenatal Rx 1, Prenate AM, Prenate DHA, Prenate Essential, Prenate Mini, Prenate Pixie, Prenate Star, PreNexa Premier, Provida DHA, TriCare Prenatal, TriCare Prenatal DHA One, TriStart DHA, VIL-Rx, Vinate Care, Virt Nate, Virt-Advance, Virt-C DHA, Virt-PN DHA, Virt-PN, Virt-Vite GT, VirtPrex, Vitafol Ultra, Vitafol-Nano, Vitafol-OB+DHA, VitaPhil + DHA, Vol-Tab Rx, VP-CH-PNV, VP-Heme OB + DHA, VP-Heme OB, VP-PNV-DHA, CitraNatal DHA, PreNata, Choice-OB+DHA, Select-OB+DHA, Stuart One

Synonyms: n.a.

In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.

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