currently Wee Care Generic Name: Iron Suspension (EYE urn) Brand Name: Icar, Wee Care Overview Side Effects Dosage Interactions Pregnancy More User Reviews Support Group Q & A Warning Accidental overdose of drugs that have iron in them is a leading cause of deadly poisoning in children younger than 6 years of age. Keep away from children. If Wee Care (iron suspension) is taken by accident, call a doctor or poison control center right away. Uses of Wee Care: It is used to aid diet needs. It is used to treat or prevent low iron in the body. It may be given to your child for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Type 1 Diabetes: Symptoms, Treatments, and Breakthroughs What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Wee Care? If your child has an allergy to this medicine or any part of Wee Care. If your child is allergic to any drugs like this one or any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell the doctor about the allergy and what signs your child had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If your child has any of these health problems: Anemia from a cause other than low iron stores or too much iron in the body. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell the doctor and pharmacist about all of your child's drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for your child to take Wee Care with all of his/her drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug your child takes without checking with the doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Wee Care? Tell all of your child's health care providers that your child is taking this medicine. This includes your child's doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your child's health care providers and lab workers that your child takes Wee Care. This medicine stops many drugs from getting into the body. If your child takes other drugs, check with the doctor to see if you need to give them at some other time than this medicine. If your child is pregnant or breast-feeding a baby: Talk with the doctor if your child is pregnant, becomes pregnant, or is breast-feeding a baby. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Wee Care. How is this medicine (Wee Care) best taken? Give this medicine as ordered by your child's doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. This medicine works better if your child takes it on an empty stomach. Your child may take Wee Care with food if it causes an upset stomach. Some foods like eggs, whole grain breads, cereal, dairy products, coffee, and tea may make this medicine not work as well. If Wee Care causes an upset stomach, talk with the doctor about the best way to give this medicine with food. Only use the measuring device that comes with this liquid drug. Shake well before use. Some products may be mixed with formula, fruit juice, or other food or liquids. Some products may need to be put right in your child's mouth. Be sure you know how to give Wee Care (iron suspension) to your child. What do I do if I miss a dose? Give a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your child's next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your child's normal time. Do not give 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your child's doctor or get medical help right away if your child has any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Black, tarry, or bloody stools. Fever. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very bad belly pain. Throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds. What are some other side effects of Wee Care? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your child's doctor or get medical help if your child has any side effects that bother your child or do not go away. Belly pain. Upset stomach or throwing up. Loose stools (diarrhea). Hard stools (constipation). Change in color of stool to green. Not hungry. Stomach cramps. Staining of the mouth, teeth, or fillings. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your child's doctor. Call your child's doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Wee Care? Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your child's symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your child's doctor. Do not share your child's drug with others and do not give anyone else's drug to your child. Keep a list of all your child's drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your child's doctor. Talk with your child's doctor before giving your child any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Wee Care or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Wee Care. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Wee Care (carbonyl iron) Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Consumer resources Wee Care Other brands: Iron Chews , Icar , Feosol Natural Release Professional resources Drug Status OTC Availability Over the counter N Pregnancy Category Not classified N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Wee Care Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Recently Approved Lonhala Magnair Lonhala Magnair (glycopyrrolate) is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) bronchodilator for... Ozempic Ozempic (semaglutide) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog administered once-weekly for the... Ogivri Ogivri (trastuzumab-dkst) is a HER2 / neu receptor antagonist biosimilar to Herceptin indicated for... 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