Balcoltra, Beef/Iron/Wine, Bifera, BiferaRx, Corvite FE, Duofer, Enfamil Fer-In-Sol, EZFE 200, Fe-20, Femcon Fe, Feosol, Feosol Bifera, Ferate, Fergon, Ferosul
Ferrous Sulfate
Treats low blood iron or anemia by helping your body make red blood cells.
Iron Supplement, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin/Iron Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin Combination
Liquid Filled Capsule, Coated Tablet, Tablet, Capsule, Chewable Tablet, Liquid, Long Acting Capsule, Long Acting Tablet
By mouth
Ferrous is short for ferrous sulfate, which is an iron supplement. Ferrous is used to treat iron deficiency anemia. People with anemia have less red blood cells than normal. Ferrous is a generic drug also sold under various brand names. Ferrous has been available for medicinal use for many years. In the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, ferrous is the standard treatment.
Liquid Filled Capsule
Coated Tablet
Tablet
Capsule
Chewable Tablet
Liquid
Long Acting Capsule
Long Acting Tablet
Tablet Delayed Release 325 (65 Fe)MG
Tablet Delayed Release 324 (65 Fe)MG
Bottle 100 Tablets
Bottle 100 Tablets Delayed Release
Bottle 1000 Tablets Delayed Release
Bottle 1GM of
Bottle 50ML of 75 (15 Fe)MG/ML
Bottle 473ML of 220 (44 Fe)MG/5ML
Tablet 325 (65 Fe)MG
Cup 5ML of 300 (60 Fe)MG/5ML
Box 100 Tablets
FeroSul
100 tablets bottle
FeroSul
100 tablets box
FeroSul
325 (65 fe)mg tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Take the medicine with a full glass or water or fruit juice. If the medicine upsets your stomach, you may take it with food.
The chewable tablet must be chewed or crushed before you swallow it.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
The oral liquid may stain your teeth. These stains can be prevented by mixing the medicine with water or other liquids (such as fruit juice, tomato juice), and drinking the medicine with a straw. To remove any iron stains, brush your teeth with baking soda or peroxide.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
The oral liquid may stain your teeth. These stains can be prevented by mixing the medicine with water or other liquids (such as fruit juice, tomato juice), and drinking the medicine with a straw. To remove any iron stains, brush your teeth with baking soda or peroxide.
The chewable tablet must be chewed or crushed before you swallow it.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Take the medicine with a full glass or water or fruit juice. If the medicine upsets your stomach, you may take it with food.
If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to iron supplements, or if you have a condition called hemachromatosis (iron overload disease) or hemosiderosis (iron in the lungs), or any type of anemia that is not caused by iron deficiency.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have stomach or intestinal problems, an active infection, diabetes, porphyria, or other medical problems.
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. Iron may affect the results of certain medical tests.
Iron can cause your stools to be darker in color. This is normal and is not a cause for concern.
Fever
Pale or clammy skin
Severe or continuing stomach cramps, vomiting (with or without blood)
Shallow breathing, weakness, weak but fast heartbeat
Avoid the following foods, or eat them in small amounts at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking your iron: eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, tea or coffee, whole-grain cereals, and breads.
Do not take iron supplements by mouth if you are also receiving iron injections.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using phenytoin (Dilantin®), acetohydroxamic acid (Lithostat®), or antibiotics such as demeclocycline, doxycycline (Vibramycin®), Cipro®, Levaquin®, minocycline, moxifloxacin (Avelox®), Tequin®, or tetracycline.
Tell your doctor if you are using antacids (such as Maalox® or Mylanta®).
Serious Side Effects
Fever
Shallow breathing, weakness, weak but fast heartbeat
Pale or clammy skin
Severe or continuing stomach cramps, vomiting (with or without blood)
Bloody diarrhea
Bluish-colored lips, hands, or fingernails
Chest pain
Less Serious Side Effects
Dark-colored urine
Constipation, diarrhea, nausea
Leg cramps
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