Why Will Iron Supplements Carry a Warning Label?
A. Accidental overdose with iron supplements is a leading cause of poisoning deaths in children under age 6. More than 110,000 children have ingested too much iron since 1986, resulting in 35 deaths. According to a 1997 FDA ruling, products containing 30 mg of iron or more per unit must be packaged as individual doses (“blister packs”) to limit the number of pills or capsules a small child could readily consume. To prevent accidental poisonings with iron supplements and other medications, people caring for children should keep the following in mind:5 • Always close the container of any medication, secure the child-resistant packaging and put it in a place where children cannot reach it. • Be careful where you set your purse if it contains supplements or medications of any kind. • Keep iron-containing tablets out of reach and out of sight of children. • Do not keep supplements or medications on a countertop or bedside table. • Avoid taking supplements or medications in front of children
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