Ferrous Sulfate - Iron Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Ferrous Sulfate - Iron, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Ferrous Sulfate - Iron brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Ferrous Sulfate - Iron

Pronunciation : FER-us SUL-fate

Therapeutic Classification : Essential Minerals

Brand Names or Trade Names of Ferrous Sulfate - Iron

India :

Ferich-SR suscap, Ferritop-SR cap, Ferrochelate-Z, Ferz suscap, Feton-Z-TR cap, Fezee cap, Hb-Rich 300 kit, Irosoft SR cap, Ferobid-Z cap.

International :

Chem-Sol, Ed-In-Sol, Fe 50, Fe-Max, Feosol, Fer-Gen-Sol, Fer-in-Sol, Fer-in-Sol TR, Fero-Gradumet Filmtab, Ferosul, Ferra T.D. Caps, Ferra-TD, Ferratab, Ferro-Bob, Ferro-Time, Ferrospace, Iron Sol, Ironmar, Mol-Iron, Slow-Fe, Yiero-Gota, Yieronia.

Why is Ferrous Sulfate - Iron Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an essential body mineral, prescribed for iron deficiency anemia. It helps in red blood cells production in the body.

When should Ferrous Sulfate - Iron not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with high level of iron in blood and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Ferrous Sulfate - Iron?

Dose is based on patient's condition.

How should Ferrous Sulfate - Iron be taken?

It comes as a tablet, capsule, liquid, and elixir to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Ferrous Sulfate - Iron?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with inflammation of the intestines, Crohn's disease, digestive problems, ulcers, anemia, blood disease, transfusions, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Avoid excess dosage; otherwise it may lead to fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years old.