Ferric Hexacyanoferrate Side Effects and Warnings

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

To avoid exposing or re-exposing others:

• Use toilet instead of urinal.

• Flush toilet several times after using.

• Immediately clean up any spilled urine, feces, or blood. Avoid direct contact.

• Wash hands after using toliet.

• Wash exposed clothing, bedding, and bath towels separately.

• Avoid children's urine or feces.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Constipation. More liquids, regular exercise, or a fiber-containing diet may help. Talk with healthcare provider about a stool softener or laxative.

• Change in color of stool to blue.

• Change in color of mouth to blue.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Severe constipation.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.