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Indications
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.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor 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 & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.