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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.

Ferrous Sulphate

Available Brands in Pakistan

EBM

FEMORATE

FENIM

FER-IN-SOL

FERROUS SULPHATE

FERROUS SULPHATE

FERROUS SULPHATE

FERROUS SULPHATE

FERROUS SULPHATE

FERROUS SULPHATE

FERSUL

F.S

HEMOFER

IBERET

IROSUL