Ferrous Sulfate - Iron - Drug Information
Generic Name : Ferrous Sulfate - Iron
Pronunciation : FER-us SUL-fate
ICD Code : | Therapeutic Classification : Essential Minerals
Trade Name(s) :
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 to 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.