Itchy skin after taking ferrous succinate tablets is mostly due to allergic reaction after using the medicine, you need to stop using the medicine, and then follow the doctor’s instructions to use the medicine for treatment.
Ferrous Succinate Tablets are generally used for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia. However, it is forbidden for those who have serious damage to liver and kidney functions, especially with untreated urinary tract infections. It is contraindicated in patients with iron overload, hemochromatosis or ferrous hemosiderosis, as well as in patients with non-iron deficiency anemia (e.g., thalassemia). This product should be taken after or with meals to minimize gastric irritation, but not with strong tea.
Some patients may experience gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, and constipation. It also reduces bowel movements, causing constipation and passing black stools. Other patients may experience allergic reactions, which are characterized by skin rashes and itching.
When itching of the skin occurs, it is necessary to stop the medication first and closely observe whether the allergic symptoms are reduced or even disappear with the discontinuation of the medication. If the symptoms continue to worsen, antihistamines such as cetirizine and loratadine should be taken under medical supervision to relieve the symptoms. If you still need to take iron supplements to treat iron deficiency anemia, you can change iron supplements such as ferrous sulfate and ferric ammonium citrate as prescribed by your doctor.
Itchy skin after taking ferrous succinate tablets, if it is not relieved after stopping the medication, it is recommended to go to the hospital to be treated by a professional doctor.