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Ferrous Sulfate Information

Ferrous Sulfate

Ferrous sulfate is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

Ferrous sulfate is used as a dietary supplement, and to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.

Ferrous sulfate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What's inside Ferrous Sulfate

Ferrous Sulfate Active Ingredients: ferrous sulfate, details.
Ferrous Sulfate Dosages & Strengths
Strength Format Route Strength Class
Ferrous Sulfate 200 mg tablet oral 1.0 each OTC
Ferrous Sulfate 325 mg tablet oral 1.0 each OTC
Ferrous Sulfate 324 mg tablet oral 1.0 each OTC
Ferrous Sulfate 250 mg tablet oral 1.0 each OTC
Ferrous Sulfate 300 mg tablet oral 1.0 each OTC
Ferrous Sulfate 220 mg/5 mL elixir oral 5.0 milliliter(s) OTC
Ferrous Sulfate 325 mg enteric coated tablet oral 1.0 each OTC
Ferrous Sulfate 300 mg/5 mL liquid oral 5.0 milliliter(s) OTC
Ferrous Sulfate 75 mg/0.6 mL liquid oral 0.6 milliliter(s) OTC
Ferrous Sulfate - powder compounding 100.0 gram(s) OTC

Recent Ferrous Sulfate Side Effects

Posted by plnewman48 about 1 year ago
My 86 year old mom has gone on ferrous sulfate and seems to be confused more and depressed. she has alzhemiers and numerous physical problems.

Ferrous Sulfate in the News

PolyMet mine plan meeting draws huge crowd, despite cold - BusinessNorth.com
PolyMet mine plan meeting draws huge crowd, despite coldBusinessNorth.comMinnesota never has permitted non-ferrous metals mining. The desired metals are contained within sulfide formations that would be unearthed during the ...and more »
Thu Dec 10 21:54:31 +0000 2009

Dog doc testifies to save license - Lancaster Newspapers
Dog doc testifies to save licenseLancaster NewspapersThe powder, intended to stem the loss of blood, contains ferrous sulfate, a caustic agent, he said. Stevenson also defended his signing of a health ...
Fri Dec 11 05:10:20 +0000 2009

The Twinkie unwrapped - Monterey County Herald
Twinkie ingredients Enriched bleached wheat flour (flour, ferrous sulfate, "B" vitamins (niacin, thiamine, mononitrate (B1), riboflavin (B2) folic acid)), ...
Wed Feb 27 04:53:00 +0000 2008

Ferrous Sulfate Chemical Information

ferrous sulfate - A sulfate salt of mineral iron formulated for oral administration and used as a dietary supplement, ferrous sulfate is absorbed in the stomach and small intestine and combines with apoferritin to form ferritin, which is stored in the liver, spleen, red bone marrow, and intestinal mucosa. Important in transport of oxygen by hemoglobin to the tissues, iron is also found in myoglobin, transferrin, and ferritin, and is a component of many enzymes such as catalase, peroxidase, and cytochromes.


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