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Ferrous Sulphate

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Overview
Ferrous Sulphate used to prevent or treat low iron blood levels in iron deficiency anemia.
Indications
Ferrous Sulphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Acute diarrhoea, Iron deficiency anaemia, Iron-deficiency anaemia prophylaxis or for mild iron deficiency, Iron-deficiency anaemia with chronic renal failure, Mild iron-deficiency anaemias, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Chronic inflammatory disease.
Contraindications
Ferrous Sulphate is contraindicated in conditions like Hemochromatosis, Haemolytic anaemia, Haemosiderosis.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ferrous Sulphate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Epigastric discomfort, Dark stool, Staining of teeth, GI irritation, GI hemorrhage, GI Obstruction, GI perforation, Urine discoloration, Vomiting.
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.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
150 to 300 mg (220 (225)) 12 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
12 mg/kg (12 (12)) 8 hourly Oral — -
Neonatal Dosage
7.5 mg/kg (7.5 (7.5)) 8 hourly Oral —
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.

Available Brands in Pakistan

15 active brands listed alphabetically.

EBM

Active

Pharma Lord (Pvt) Ltd DML: 000774

DML: EBM

Caps

FEMORATE

Active

VALOR PHARMACEUTICALS

DML: FEMORATE

Tabs

FENIM

Active

HIZAT PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.

DML: FENIM

Caps

FER-IN-SOL

Active

PROGRESSIVE LABORATORIES

DML: FER-IN-SOL

DropsSyrupTabs

FERROUS SULPHATE

Active

GEOFMAN PHARMACEUTICALS

DML: FERROUS SULPHATE

Tabs

FERROUS SULPHATE

Active

DOSACO LABORATORIES

DML: FERROUS SULPHATE

Tabs

FERROUS SULPHATE

Active

XENON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.

DML: FERROUS SULPHATE

Tabs

FERROUS SULPHATE

Active

ALBRO PHARMA

DML: FERROUS SULPHATE

Tabs

FERROUS SULPHATE

Active

MIAN BROTHERS LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.

DML: FERROUS SULPHATE

Syrup

FERROUS SULPHATE

Active

P.D.H. PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.

DML: FERROUS SULPHATE

Tabs

FERSUL

Active

NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.

DML: FERSUL

Tabs

F.S

Active

STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.

DML: F.S

Syrup

HEMOFER

Active

AMSON VACCINES & PHARMA (PVT) LTD.

DML: HEMOFER

Tabs

IBERET

Active

ABBOTT LABORATORIES (PAKISTAN) LIMITED.

DML: IBERET

Drops

IROSUL

Active

AMSON VACCINES & PHARMA (PVT) LTD.

DML: IROSUL

Tabs

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