Ferrous Fumarate

Drug #1948

Ferrous fumarate is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood. Ferrous fumarate is used as a dietary supplement, and to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.

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Primary Characteristics

Molecular Weight: 169.9 · Solubility in Water: low · Solubility in Alcohol: Very Slighlty · Non-proprietary name: Ferrous Fumarate.

Pharmacokinetics

Distribution: Ferrous Fumarate has a plasma protein binding is high.

Indications

Ferrous Fumarate is primarily indicated in conditions like Diarrhoea, Heart burn.

Ferrous Fumarate is also indicated for secondary conditions like Indigestion, Nausea and vomiting, Upset stomach.

Contraindications

Ferrous Fumarate is contraindicated in conditions like Chickenpox infection, Influenza.

Dosage

Ferrous Fumarate's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
900 mg	900 mg	—	oral
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
2.5 ml	2.5 ml	Every 8h
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Ferrous Fumarate in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Bleeding , Allergic reactions .

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Ferrous Fumarate are Nausea, Coma, Seizures, Fever, Abdominal cramps.

Ferrous Fumarate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Constipation , Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Staining of teeth, Stomach upset.

Warnings / Precautions

Cautions should be taken in patients having ulcer,colitis as well as in allergic patients and pregnant mothers. These food should be avoided:cheese,egg,yogurt,spinach,tea,cereals. Dont take antacids and iron supplements together.