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Indications & Uses
Ferrous Sulfate is used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anaemia, and also the anaemia that can occur in pregnancy, in cases where iron needs to be given routinely.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For adults, the initial therapeutic dose of Ferrous Sulfate is 3 to 4½ teaspoonful daily in divided doses, or as the physician prescribes. The maintenance dose is 1½ teaspoonful daily. If needed, up to 1.8g (9 teaspoonful) daily can be given.
For children, under 1 year take ¼ th teaspoonful three times a day, or as the physician directs. At 1 to 5 years the dose is 1 teaspoonful three times a day. At 6 to 12 years it is 1½ teaspoonful twice a day.
Mix Ferrous Sulfate with water or fruit juice to avoid temporary staining of teeth. Do not mix it with milk.
Side Effects
Ferrous Sulfate, taken at therapeutic doses, may cause stomach and bowel symptoms such as diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. Iron is absorbed better between meals, but you can reduce these side effects by taking it with food or straight after eating. If it is taken continuously, it can sometimes cause constipation. Liquid iron medicines may temporarily stain the teeth (this is less likely when the liquid is diluted).
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Use Ferrous Sulfate with caution in patients who have a disease of iron storage or iron absorption, a haemoglobinopathy, or an existing gastrointestinal disease.
Contraindications
Ferrous Sulfate, like other iron therapy, should not be used in haemachromatosis or haemosiderosis. It should also not be given to patients who are receiving repeated blood transfusions, or to those whose anaemia is not caused by iron deficiency.
Storage
Store Ferrous Sulfate below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Ascoferon 200 mg/5 ml
What is Ascoferon 200 mg/5 ml Syrup?
Ascoferon 200 mg/5 ml Syrup is a medicine that contains Ferrous Sulfate. It is made by Monicopharma Limited. It belongs to the Oral Iron preparations group of medicines.
What is Ascoferon used for?
Ferrous Sulfate is used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anaemia, and also the anaemia that can occur in pregnancy, in cases where iron needs to be given routinely.
What are the side effects of Ascoferon?
Ferrous Sulfate, taken at therapeutic doses, may cause stomach and bowel symptoms such as diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. Iron is absorbed better between meals, but you can reduce these side effects by taking it with food or straight after eating.
How should I store Ascoferon?
Store Ferrous Sulfate below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Ascoferon?
Some medicines can interact with Ferrous Sulfate, for example: Methyldopa, Tetracycline Hydrochloride. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Ascoferon?
Ascoferon is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.