Palafer
Palafer is an oral iron supplement containing ferrous fumarate, which provides elemental iron. It is used to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia, a condition where the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells due to low iron levels.
Dosage by Body Weight
For optimal absorption, take on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals) with a full glass of water or fruit juice containing Vitamin C. If stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with or immediately after meals, though this may decrease iron absorption. Avoid taking within 2 hours of antacids, calcium supplements, dairy products, tea, or coffee.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Consult a pediatrician
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Pediatric iron dosing must be strictly monitored by a healthcare provider to avoid iron toxicity.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 15 mg to 42 mg of elemental iron daily
- Frequency
- Once daily or divided into 2 doses
- Tracking Notes
- Equivalent to approximately 0.75 mL to 2.1 mL of Palafer suspension (which contains 20 mg elemental iron per mL).
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 24 mg to 60 mg of elemental iron daily
- Frequency
- Once daily or divided into 2 doses
- Tracking Notes
- Equivalent to approximately 1.2 mL to 3.0 mL of Palafer suspension (20 mg elemental iron/mL).
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 33 mg to 90 mg of elemental iron daily
- Frequency
- Once daily or divided into 2 doses
- Tracking Notes
- Equivalent to approximately 1.65 mL to 4.5 mL of Palafer suspension (20 mg elemental iron/mL).
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 48 mg to 120 mg of elemental iron daily
- Frequency
- Once daily or divided into 2 doses
- Tracking Notes
- Equivalent to approximately 2.4 mL to 6.0 mL of Palafer suspension (20 mg elemental iron/mL).
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Consult a pediatrician | Use only if prescribed | Pediatric iron dosing must be strictly monitored by a healthcare provider to avoid iron toxicity. |
| 5-7 kg | 15 mg to 42 mg of elemental iron daily | Once daily or divided into 2 doses | Equivalent to approximately 0.75 mL to 2.1 mL of Palafer suspension (which contains 20 mg elemental iron per mL). |
| 8-10 kg | 24 mg to 60 mg of elemental iron daily | Once daily or divided into 2 doses | Equivalent to approximately 1.2 mL to 3.0 mL of Palafer suspension (20 mg elemental iron/mL). |
| 11-15 kg | 33 mg to 90 mg of elemental iron daily | Once daily or divided into 2 doses | Equivalent to approximately 1.65 mL to 4.5 mL of Palafer suspension (20 mg elemental iron/mL). |
| 16-20 kg | 48 mg to 120 mg of elemental iron daily | Once daily or divided into 2 doses | Equivalent to approximately 2.4 mL to 6.0 mL of Palafer suspension (20 mg elemental iron/mL). |
Formulation
Purpose
Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.
Generic Name
Ferrous FumarateScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.