Iron Overdose

OVERDOSE: Iron: Signs and Symptoms: Iron is toxic.

Acute overdosage of iron may cause nausea and vomiting and, in severe cases, cardiovascular collapse and death.

Othersymptoms include pallor and cyanosis, melena, shock, drowsiness and coma.

The estimated overdose of orally ingested iron is 300 mg/kg body weight.

Whenoverdoses are ingested by children, severe reactions, including fatalities, have resulted.

Davimet™ with Iron Multivitamin Chewable Tablets should be stored beyond the reach of children to prevent against accidental iron poisoning.

Treatment: For specific therapy, exchange transfusion and chelating agents should be used.

For general management, perform gastric lavage with sodium bicarbonate solutionor milk.

Administer intravenous fluids and electrolytes and use oxygen.