Ferrous Fumarate Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Ferrous Fumarate-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
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Generic Name : Ferrous Fumarate Pronunciation : FER-us FYOO-ma-rate Therapeutic Classification : Essential MineralsBrand Names or Trade Names of Ferrous Fumarate
India :
Cheri CAPS |
Minvit |
Haematinga |
Oshofol |
AF 12 |
Vitavert |
Ferroplus |
Prodin |
Feron -XT |
Hb ACT
International :
Ferro-DSS
Why is Ferrous Fumarate Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an essential body mineral, used to treat iron deficiency anemia. It replaces iron in the body when the body does not produce enough on its own.When should Ferrous Fumarate not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients who have experienced with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (hemoglobin in the urine, especially observed in the morning as dark colored urine), accumulation of iron, and excess iron in the body.What is the dosage of Ferrous Fumarate?
Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Renal Failure, And Pregnancy/Lactation-Oral: Adult: Each tab contains ferrous fumurate 325 mg and folic acid 0.35 mg.Premature neonates: 2 to 4 mg elemental iron/kg/day divided every 12 to 24 hours (maximum daily dose = 15 mg).
Infants and children <12 years: Prophylaxis: 1 to 2 mg elemental iron/kg/day (maximum 15 mg) in 1 to 2 divided doses.
How should Ferrous Fumarate be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Ferrous Fumarate?
•Avoid use in patients with active peptic ulcer, repeated blood transfusion, regional enteritis and intestinal ulcer.Caution needed in patients with folic acid-dependent tumors.
• Do not take this medication for more than 6 months without checking with your doctor.
