Irritant & corrosive effects on the mucosa, necrosis & perforation; symptoms of epigastric pain, diarrhoea, vomiting & haematemesis; circulatory failure; metabolic acidosis, convulsions & coma in large doses of Fe salts.
Adverse Reactions
GI discomfort, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, epigastric pain, black stools.
Drug Interactions
Decreased absorption w/ antacids or when taken w/ tea. May reduce effects of penicillamine.
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