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Ferrous SulfateWeight:
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Ferrous Sulfate
Dosage Administration
Initial therapeutic dose: 3-4� teaspoonful daily in divided doses or as prescribed by the physician. Maintenance dose: 1� teaspoonful daily, but if needed up to 1.8g (9 teaspoonful) daily can be given.
Contraindications
Therapeutic doses of iron may cause gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. Although iron is better absorbed between meals, side effects can be reduced by taking it with or immediately after food. Continuous administration may sometimes cause constipation. Iron containing liquid medication may cause temporary staining of teeth (this is less likely when diluted).
Side Effects
Should be administered with caution when given to patients with iron storage or iron absorption disease, haemoglobinopathies or existing gastrointestinal disease.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Oral Iron preparations
Over The Counter Products
