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Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency anemia. It provides 20 mg of elemental iron per 100 mg of ferrous sulfate. The recommended daily dosage is 150-300 mg of elemental iron per day for iron deficiency, or 15-30 mg per day during the last two trimesters of pregnancy. It works by providing elemental iron, which is essential for hemoglobin formation. It should be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects, though this may decrease absorption. Enteric coating can further reduce side effects but also decreases iron absorption.

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Drug Study

Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency anemia. It provides 20 mg of elemental iron per 100 mg of ferrous sulfate. The recommended daily dosage is 150-300 mg of elemental iron per day for iron deficiency, or 15-30 mg per day during the last two trimesters of pregnancy. It works by providing elemental iron, which is essential for hemoglobin formation. It should be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects, though this may decrease absorption. Enteric coating can further reduce side effects but also decreases iron absorption.

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Trade name

Generic Name Ferrous sulfate

Frequency Route Each 100 mg of ferrous sulfate provides 20 mg of elemental iron, about 30 mg of elemental iron in ferrous sulfate dried products. 150 to 300 mg P.O. elemental iron daily in three divided doses. 15 to 30 mg elemental iro P.O. daily during las two trimesters.

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Nsx Responsibility GI upset may be related to dose. Between-meal doses are preferable. Drug can be given with some foods, although absorption may be decreased. Enteric-coated products reduce GI upset but also reduce amount of iron absorbed.

Apo-Ferrous Sulfate, Feosol, Fergen-sol, FerIn-Sol, FerIron

Hematinic Pregnancy risk category A

Provides elemental iron, an essential component in the formation of hemoglobin.

Iron deficiency As a supplement during pregnancy

Contraindicated in patients with hemosiderorsis, primary hemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia (unless patient also has iron deficiency anemia), peptic ulceration, ulcerative colitis, or regional enteritis and in those receiving repeated blood transfusions.

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