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Ferrous Sulfate Elixir Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Iron 44mg/5mL (as sulfate 220mg/5mL); contains alcohol 5%.
See Also
How Supplied
Tabs—120; Caplets—60; Elixir—contact supplier
Manufacturer
Ferrous Sulfate Elixir Indications
Indications
Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.
Ferrous Sulfate Elixir Dosage and Administration
Adult
May mix with water or fruit juice. 5mL once daily.
Children
<12yrs: consult physician.
Ferrous Sulfate Elixir Contraindications
Contraindications
Hemochromatosis. Hemosiderosis.
Ferrous Sulfate Elixir Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ferrous Sulfate Elixir Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Monitor hemoglobin, hematocrit, reticulocyte count periodically. Elderly.
Ferrous Sulfate Elixir Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ferrous Sulfate Elixir Interactions
Interactions
Inhibits tetracycline absorption.
Ferrous Sulfate Elixir Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, abdominal discomfort and pain, constipation, diarrhea, masks occult bleeding, black stools, tooth discoloration (elixir).
Ferrous Sulfate Elixir Clinical Trials
See Literature
Ferrous Sulfate Elixir Note
Not Applicable
Ferrous Sulfate Elixir Patient Counseling
See Literature
