Description

Ferrous Sulfate (Sun Pharma) is an iron supplement commonly used to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia. Below is detailed information about this product:

Prescription: Ferrous Sulfate is available over-the-counter; however, it’s advisable to consult a healthcare professional before use to determine the appropriate dosage and ensure it’s suitable for your condition.

Dosage:

• Adults:
  • Therapeutic Dose: One tablet (typically 325 mg) taken 2 to 3 times daily.
  • Prophylactic Dose: One tablet daily.
• Children: Consult a physician for appropriate dosing.
• Administration: Swallow tablets whole with water; do not chew or crush. Taking the tablet after meals may reduce gastrointestinal discomfort.

Therapeutic Category: Iron supplement (hematinic agent) used to treat iron deficiency anemia.

Active Ingredients/Composition:

• Active Ingredient: Ferrous Sulfate, with each tablet typically containing 325 mg, equivalent to 65 mg of elemental iron.
• Inactive Ingredients: May include microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, croscarmellose sodium, sodium starch glycolate, hypromellose, stearic acid, polyethylene glycol, magnesium stearate, and color additives.

Variant: Available in tablet form, commonly in strengths of 200 mg or 325 mg.

Consume Type: Oral administration.

Directions/Usage:

• Take the tablet as directed by your healthcare provider.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Do not chew or crush the tablet.
• Taking the tablet after meals may help reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
• Avoid taking with tea, eggs, or milk, as they can reduce iron absorption.

Common Side Effects:

• Gastrointestinal discomfort (e.g., nausea, constipation, diarrhea).
• Dark-colored stools (harmless side effect).
• Metallic taste in the mouth.
• If side effects persist or become severe, consult your healthcare provider.

Package Type: Typically supplied in bottles containing 100 tablets.

Storage Advice:

• Store at room temperature, between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).
• Keep the bottle tightly closed and protect from moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children to prevent accidental overdose.

Safety Advice:

• Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
• Inform your healthcare provider of any other medications or supplements you are taking to avoid potential interactions.
• Iron supplements can interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics; avoid taking them within two hours of each other.
• Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

Product Substitutes:

• Ferrous Gluconate tablets.
• Ferrous Fumarate tablets.
• Consult your healthcare provider to determine the most suitable alternative.

Manufacturer/Marketer:

• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Country of Origin:

• India.