What is ferrous sulfate?

Ferrous sulfate tablets are a type of medicine. Generally speaking, taking ferrous sulfate tablets can effectively treat anemia, or chronic blood loss, etc. It can also improve malnutrition. It is also very beneficial for pregnant women. It can supplement iron and effectively improve iron deficiency anemia. It plays a great role in regulating the body and can be taken appropriately.

What is ferrous sulfate?

Ferrous sulfate tablets are indicated for iron deficiency anemia caused by various reasons (such as chronic blood loss, malnutrition, pregnancy, children's development period, etc.).

Common iron supplements include ferrous sulfate, ferrous succinate, etc. Ferrous sulfate is a Western medicine for iron supplementation. Each tablet contains the main ingredient ferrous sulfate 0.3 grams (equivalent to 60 mg of iron). This drug has a good iron-supplementing effect on patients with iron-deficiency anemia, but excessive use of the drug also has side effects. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Please combine the specific medication with clinical practice and follow the doctor's face-to-face consultation guidance.

Ingredients

Each tablet of this product contains the main ingredient ferrous sulfate 0.3 grams (equivalent to 60 mg of iron).

Properties

This product is a sugar-coated tablet, which appears light blue-green after removing the sugar coating.

Action Category

This product is a mineral over-the-counter drug.

Indications

Used for iron deficiency anemia caused by various reasons (such as chronic blood loss, malnutrition, pregnancy, children's development period, etc.).

Specification

0.3 g (60 mg as iron)

Dosage

Oral administration, Adults: For prevention, 1 tablet once a day; for treatment, 1 tablet once, 3 times a day. Take after meals.

Adverse Reactions

1. Gastrointestinal adverse reactions may occur, such as nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal pain, and constipation.

2. This product can reduce intestinal motility, cause constipation, and discharge black stools.

Taboo

1. It is contraindicated for patients with severe liver and kidney damage, especially those with untreated urinary tract infection.

2. It is contraindicated for patients with excessive iron load, hemochromatosis or hemosiderosis.

3. It is contraindicated for patients with non-iron deficiency anemia (such as thalassemia).