Your family doctor must check your progress at regular appointments to make sure that this drug does not cause unwanted effects.
Before having any kind of surgery - including dental surgery, tell the family doctor or dentist in charge that you are taking this drug.
Be careful when using a regular toothbrush, dental floss, or toothpick. Your family doctor, dentist, or nurse may recommend other ways to clean your teeth and gums. Check with your family doctor before having any dental work done.
If you are taking iron preparations, or vitamin preparations containing iron, do not take them within 2 hours of the time you take this drug. Taking the two medication too close together may keep the penicillamine from help you.