Information about Ferrous Sulfate - Iron

Generic Name : Ferrous Sulfate - Iron
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Ferrous Sulfate - Iron are provided here.

Pronunciation : FER-us SUL-fate

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Ferrous Sulfate - Iron, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Therapeutic Classification : Essential Minerals

Trade Names/Brand 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.