Ferrous Sulfate
Iron is an essential mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells.
Dosage by Body Weight
Therapeutic dose for anemia is usually 3-6 mg/kg of elemental iron daily. Liquid iron can stain teeth; mix with juice or water and use a straw.
- Body Weight
- 5-10 kg
- Dose
- 15-30 mg elemental iron
- Frequency
- Once daily or divided
- Tracking Notes
- Vitamin C (orange juice) helps absorption.
- Body Weight
- 11-20 kg
- Dose
- 30-60 mg elemental iron
- Frequency
- Once daily or divided
- Tracking Notes
- May cause dark stools; this is normal.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-10 kg | 15-30 mg elemental iron | Once daily or divided | Vitamin C (orange juice) helps absorption. |
| 11-20 kg | 30-60 mg elemental iron | Once daily or divided | May cause dark stools; this is normal. |
Formulation
DropsSyrupTablet
Purpose
Iron supplement used to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia.
Generic Name
Ferrous Sulfate
Branded Drug Names
Ferrous Sulfate is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
- Feosol
- Fer-In-Sol
Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.
Alternatives
Ferrous FumarateFerrous Gluconate