Ferrous Sulfate
Brand names: Ferrous Sulfate, FERROUS SULFATE, FERRUM SULPHURICUM, Ferrum sulphuricum
Boxed warning
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
Warnings
WARNINGS: Do not exceed recommended dosage. The treatment of any anemic condition should be under the advice and supervision of a doctor. Occasional gastrointestinal discomfort (such as nausea) may be minimized by taking with meals. Iron-containing medication may occasionally cause constipation or diarrhea. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product.
Uses
SUGGESTED USE:
Dosage forms & strengths
DRUG INTERACTION PRECAUTION: Since oral iron products interfere with absorption of oral tetracycline antibiotics, these products should not be taken within two hours of each other.
Ingredients
EACH TABLET CONTAINS: % U.S. RDA* Elemental Iron 65 mg (Equivalent to 325 mg of Ferrous Sulfate) 60 *U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C red #40 (Al-lake), FD&C yellow #6 (Al-lake), hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, PEG 400, titanium dioxide