Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ferrous
Drug Class
Antianemic, Iron Preparations
Chemical Class
Hematological Agents and Iron Salt pharmacological group
ATC Code
B03AA02, B03AD02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Femorate?
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
Hemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia, haemosiderosis, diverticular diseases, intestinal obstruction, red cell aplasia, repeated blood transfusion, symptoms of intolerance
Important Warnings
GI disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal stricture
Side Effects
NauseadiarrhoeaconstipationGI upsetstaining of teethdark stoolepigastric discomfort
Drug Interactions
Tetracycline
penicillamines
antacids.
Storage
Tab, Syrup Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 28.52
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 30 · approved 22 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 30Rs 28.52
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