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Ferrous Sulfate - Iron

Latest prescription information about Ferrous Sulfate - Iron. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Ferrous Sulfate - Iron
Pronunciation : FER-us SUL-fate
Trade Name(s): 
India- Ferritop-Sr Cap, Fefol Spansule, Feonat Cap, Ferich Sr Caps Suscap, Ferobid-Z Tr-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 it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is an essential body mineral, prescribed for iron deficiency anemia.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


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

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category N : Not yet classified.


When it is to be taken : 
Dose is based on patient's condition.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a tablet, capsule, liquid, and elixir to take by mouth, with or without food.
Special Instruction : 
* 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.
Side Effects : 
Constipation, darkened or green colored stools, diarrhea, nausea and stomach upset.
Other Precautions : 
* Monitor complete blood cell counts and blood iron levels regularly while taking this medication.
Storage Conditions : 
Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children. Store it at room temperature.

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