{"id":18790,"date":"2017-12-07T22:00:18","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T16:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18790"},"modified":"2018-08-02T14:49:46","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T09:19:46","slug":"ferrous-sulfate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18790","title":{"rendered":"Ferrous Sulfate \u2013 Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Name- <\/strong>Feosol<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category &#8211;<\/strong>Iron Supplement<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic Name &#8211; <\/strong><em>Ferrous Sulphate<\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and quick information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Iron is a necessary element of the body required in some basic amounts and sometimes there is not sufficient amount of iron present in our body to fulfill our body\u2019s need. It is the major constituent of hemoglobin and myoglobin that are responsible for the transfer and utilization of oxygen in various parts of the body through blood. Deficiency of iron means lesser oxygen supply to other parts of body, which in turn affects the whole metabolism of our body. <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0Deficiency of iron is known as anemia in which number of red blood cell decreases. <\/span>When this drug is taken in moderate amount as prescribed by your doctor, we can get away from anemia. <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ferrous Sulfate is an oral iron supplement that fulfills this requirement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is it approved By FDA?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Since it is nutritional supplement FDA has not approved it. It is taken to cure anemia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Ferrous Sulfate:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Listed below are some of the prime uses of ferrous sulfate:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fulfill iron need of the body<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Treatment of anemia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Production of red blood cells<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Above listed are the health-related uses of the Ferrous Sulfate. It is also used extensively for industrial as well as agricultural purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Ferrous Sulfate Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ferrous sulfate is used in little amounts to fulfill the very basic iron requirement of your body but it can be harmful if you are allergic or take it in excess. Some of the side-effects that you may encounter while taking Ferrous Sulfate are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sign of allergic reactions like rash, hives, etching etc.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Black, tarry, or bloody stools. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Upset stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Very bad belly pain<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Apart from those listed above you may also experience any other side-effect. So, It is better to consult your doctor if any sign of health issues arise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">People suffering from any of kind of health disorders mentioned below, should consult their doctor prior to taking any Ferrous Sulfate dosage:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Porphyria<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Iron overload syndrome<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Thalassemia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hemolytic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Receiving blood transfusions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It would be better if you consult your doctor even if you have health problems other than displayed above.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General recommended dosages of Ferrous Sulfate:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ferrous Sulfate should be taken according to doctor\u2019s prescription or as instructed on the bottle\u2019s label because dosage in larger amounts or for longer than recommended can be harmful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are some things to be kept in mind if you are using this medication:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take it either 2 hours after or 1 hour prior to a meal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Do not take any antibiotics or antacids within 2 hrs of your ferrous sulfate dosage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The whole pill should be swallowed at once. Do not open or break the tablets or capsules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you are taking it in oral liquid form. Don\u2019t forget to shake the bottle containing the medication prior usage and take with a marked measuring spoon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If it causes stain in your teeth then you can mix it with water and then consume the mixture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In case I miss the dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Don\u2019t worry. Take the missed dose at the moment you remember it and if it is the time for your next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped. No need to take an extra dose as it may be harmful.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In case I take overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cases of drug overdose are often seen because people take overdose intentionally or unintentionally. Over dosage of Ferrous Sulfate can lead to fatal poisoning in children. Some of the other side-effects of overdose include difficulty in breathing, swelling, blue lips, pale skin, constipation, colored stools and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In case of drug overdose seek immediate medical help and call your doctor immediately.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of Ferrous Sulfate:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drugs that interact with Ferrous Sulfate are listed below. So, doctor\u2019s advice is necessary before taking these drugs along with Ferrous sulfate.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Aetohydroxamic acid<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cimetidine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chloramphenicol;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dimercaprol<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Penicillamine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Levodopa<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Etidronate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Methyldopa<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drugs other than those listed above can also interact with ferrous sulfate. It is better to tell your doctor about all medications you are already using. Inform your doctor before starting a new medication.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Life style and food habits you must follow when on Ferrous Sulfate:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Add good dietary sources of iron in your daily diet to make it well-balanced so that you get required amount of iron from your food only. This is because iron is extracted from the food we take. Quitting bad habits like alcohol consumption and smoking will be an added advantage as these habits are responsible for inefficient working of red blood cells and may lowers the quality of blood.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How safe is Ferrous Sulfate for pregnant women or Nursing mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">FDA has not assigned Ferrous Sulfate to a pregnancy category because evidence of teratogenicity is not revealed yet through human case reports. Generally, it is considered safe and prescribed as an integral part of prenatal multivitamin. But in anemic ladies there is a risk of low birth weight and premature delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is also considered safe for nursing mothers because consumption of Ferrous Sulfate do not alter the iron content in breast milk and thus cause no harm to the infant.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Its better to consult your doctor prior to take medicine.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions possible due to prolonged use of Ferrous Sulfate:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Prolonged use of ferrous sulfate can increase the total iron content in your body and you may have to face its side-effects. It might also be possible that you get bound to its usage to fulfill iron requirement of your body. If you want to get rid of this medication, you can simply consult your doctor. He will provide you alternatives to this medication and recommend you to take other source of iron.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Ferrous Sulfate:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ferrous Sulfate is available in the various forms like tablets, capsules and in liquid and you can buy them from any of the local health centers or any other government recognized hospitals or medical centers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Follow the doctor&#8217;s prescription.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Name- Feosol Category &#8211;Iron Supplement Generic Name &#8211; Ferrous Sulphate Introduction and quick information: Iron is a necessary element of the body required in some basic amounts and sometimes there is not sufficient amount of iron present in our body to fulfill our body\u2019s need. 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