IRON (EYE ern) prevents and treats low levels of iron in your body. Iron is a mineral that plays an important role in making red blood cells, which carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.

FERROCITE Lifestyle Interactions

  • Neomycin 3.5mg/1g, Polymyxin B 10,000U/1g, Bacitracin Zinc 400U/1g, Hydrocortisone 1%, Ophthalmic ointment

    • Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication. Grapefruit may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team right away if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    • Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during hydrocortisone treatment due to the risk of increased hydrocortisone exposure and adverse reactions. Hydrocortisone is a CYP3A substrate and grapefruit juice is a CYP3A inhibitor.

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