Indications
Ferrous Sulfate + Folic Acid capsule is a haematinic, which means it is used to treat and prevent iron and folic acid deficiency. Doctors give it most often during pregnancy and lactation.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Iron is a necessary part of the body. The body needs it to form haemoglobin and for the oxidative processes of living tissues. Most iron is absorbed from the duodenum and the upper jejunum, and the ferrous salt form is absorbed three times more readily than the ferric salt form.
An adult male needs only 13 µg/kg per day (about 1 mg). A menstruating female needs about 21 µg/kg per day (about 1.4 mg). In the last two trimesters of pregnancy the requirement rises to about 80 µg/kg per day (5 to 6 mg).
Folic acid is an important factor in cell division, and without it division stops. The body needs enough folic acid for normal erythropoiesis. Deficiency of folic acid causes megaloblastic anaemia.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.