PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Ferrous sulphate 200 mg
• Provides elemental iron (used to build haemoglobin)

Drug class:

• Iron supplement (hematinic)

Uses / Indications

Used for:

• Iron deficiency anaemia
• Low haemoglobin (low blood count)
• Pregnancy and postpartum iron supplementation
• Heavy menstrual bleeding (to replace lost iron)
• General iron deficiency from poor diet or blood loss

Direction for Use

• Usually taken 1–2 times daily or as prescribed
• Best taken on an empty stomach (if tolerated) for better absorption
• Can be taken with vitamin C (orange juice) to improve absorption
• If stomach upset occurs, take after food
• Avoid taking with tea, coffee, or milk

Side Effects

Common:

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Dark/black stools (normal)
• Stomach discomfort
• Metallic taste

Less common:

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Warnings

• Do NOT take in excess → iron overdose can be dangerous
• Keep out of reach of children (overdose can be fatal in children)
• Use only if iron deficiency is confirmed or prescribed
• Long-term use should be monitored

Interactions

Iron absorption is reduced by:

• Osteocare Original (calcium)
• Antacids
• Tea/coffee
• Dairy products
• Some antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, tetracyclines)

Take iron 2–4 hours apart from these medicines.

Cautions

Use carefully in:

• Stomach ulcers or gastritis
• Hemochromatosis (iron overload disorder)
• Chronic liver disease
• Patients taking multiple supplements