Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ferrous
Chemical Class
Hematological Agents and Iron Salt pharmacological group
ATC Code
B03AA02, B03AD02
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Ferrous Sulphate used to prevent or treat low iron blood levels in iron deficiency anemia.
How It Works
Chemical Class
Hematological Agents and Iron Salt pharmacological group
Ferrous Sulphate also known as Green Vitriol, Iron(II) sulfate. It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to Hematological Agents and Iron Salt pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Ferrous Sulphate is 278.00. It is strongly acidic drug.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
150 to 300 mg — 12 hourly
2
Child · Oral
12 mg/kg — 8 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Ferrous Sulphate is contraindicated in conditions like Hemochromatosis, Haemolytic anaemia, Haemosiderosis
Important Warnings
Discontinue use if symptoms of intolerance appear
Occasional gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort, as nausea, may be minimized by taking it with meal
Care should be taken in the patient who may develop iron overload, such as those with the haemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia or red cell aplasia
Iron chelates with tetracyclines and the absorption of both products may be impaired
The absorption of drug may be impaired by the penicillamine and by antacid
Such interaction can be reduced by separating administration of each products by several hours
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ferrous Sulphate are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include NauseaDiarrheaConstipationEpigastric discomfortDark stoolStaining of teethGI irritationGI hemorrhageGI ObstructionGI perforationUrine discolorationVomiting.
Drug Interactions
Ferrous Sulphate is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementSulphasalazine These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Tab, Syrup Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 77.98
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 30 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
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