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Ferrous Sulphate

Also known as: Green Vitriol, Green Copperas, Melanterile

Drug #1115

Ferrous Sulphate used to prevent or treat low iron blood levels in iron deficiency anemia.

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Primary Characteristics

Ferrous Sulphate is also known as Green Vitriol, Green Copperas, Melanterile.

It is of Synthetic origin.

It is classified in Iron Salt pharmacological group. It is also classified under Hematological Agents .

Molecular Weight: 278 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 1.5 · Solubility in Alcohol: Insoluble · Non-proprietary name: Ferrous Sulphate · pH: 3.7.

Molecular structure of Ferrous Sulphate

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Ferrous Sulphate has an oral bioavailability is 20%.

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Indications

Ferrous Sulphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Acute diarrhoea, Anaemia, Iron deficiency anaemia, Iron-deficiency anaemia prophylaxis or for mild iron deficiency, Iron-deficiency anaemia with chronic renal failure, Mild iron-deficiency anaemias.

Ferrous Sulphate is also indicated for secondary conditions like Chronic inflammatory disease.

Contraindications

Ferrous Sulphate is contraindicated in conditions like Hemochromatosis, Haemolytic anaemia, Haemosiderosis.

Dosage

Ferrous Sulphate's dosage details are as follows:

DoseSingle DoseFrequencyRouteInstructions
Adult Dosage
0 – 600 mg—Every 24hPO
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
12 mg/kg12 mg/kgEvery 8hOral -
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
7.5 mg/kg7.5 mg/kgEvery 8hOral

Drug Interactions

Unknown1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Ferrous Sulphate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Black stool, Constipation , Diarrhea, Epigastric discomfort, Nausea, Staining of teeth.

Warnings / Precautions

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 tetracylines 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.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Caps
150 mg
Drops
125 mg/ml
Syrup
100 mg/5ml
Tabs
200 mg

Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Caps
10 mg125 mg150 mg350 mg
Caps
200 mg
Caps SR
150 mg
Liquid
131 mg/5ml
Syrup
10 mg/5ml131 mg/5ml
Syrup
30 mcg/5ml
Tabs
150 mg200 mg525 mg80 mg

Storage Conditions

Ferrous Sulphate should be stored Tab, Syrup.

Drug Classification

  1. 1.10.1 — Antianemia drugs

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