Iron agent is a common iron supplement drug, which can effectively treat or relieve iron deficiency anemia. Iron agent is rich in iron in human body, and also contains more nutrients that can help human body absorb iron, which can quickly supplement iron, but iron agent also has side effects. So what are the side effects of iron agent? What side effects does iron have? Let's take a closer look.

1, black stool

After taking iron, it is easy to cause the stool to turn black. The main reason is that iron combines with hydrogen sulfide in the intestine to produce iron sulfide, which reduces the hydrogen sulfide and reduces the stimulating effect on intestinal peristalsis, which can cause constipation and black stool.

2, dry stool

Long-term use of iron will weaken intestinal peristalsis, which will cause constipation symptoms.

Suggestion: It is suggested that patients taking iron should eat more foods rich in cellulose, such as vegetables, to keep their stools unobstructed.

3, gastrointestinal discomfort

Iron may cause gastrointestinal irritation, such as nausea; Vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, upper abdominal discomfort, etc.

4. There is an impact

Iron should be ingested on time and in quantity. If a large amount of iron is taken orally, it will lead to acute poisoning, gastrointestinal bleeding, necrosis and even severe shock.

Symptoms in the later stage of poisoning include wet and cold skin, cyanosis, lethargy, extreme fatigue and weakness, and tachycardia.

5. Iron supplementation and diet.

1, eating iron should not be taken with supplements such as calcium tablets and zinc, so as not to interfere with the absorption of iron.

2. Don't eat iron with antacids, such as stomach emulsion tablets and stomach powder, because stomach acid will help iron absorption. Eating antacids will reduce stomach acid and iron absorption.

Don't drink coffee, milk, tea or red wine when taking iron, which will interfere with the absorption of iron.

4. When supplementing iron, you can add a small glass of orange juice or vitamin C to increase the absorption rate of iron.

6. How to prevent anemia

1) First of all, we should emphasize the prevention and treatment of anemia, and correct the bleeding cause of anemia caused by chronic blood loss.

2) Actively prevent parasitic diseases, especially hookworm disease, and use iron fortified food or iron supplements for menorrhagia or pregnant women.

3) Infants and premature infants should be supplemented with fortified food in time and fed reasonably.

4) among the production workers exposed to harmful substances, labor protection should be strengthened.

5) Do not abuse drugs in daily life, and strictly control the indications.