It is a formulation containing iron (II). It can supply iron to patients with iron-deficiency and/or anemia. For a 325 mg tablet, it can have 65 mg elemental iron. It can replenish iron storage and to prevent/treat iron deficiency anemia.
Ferrous Sulphate is available in tablets, enteric-coated tablets and sustained-release tablets for oral use. Do not chew, divide or break the enteric-coated or sustained-release tablets. It should be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption.
However, if the gastrointestinal side effects cannot be tolerated, take with meals. The doses below are calculated in elemental iron. Multiply the dose by 5 to calculate how much Ferrous sulphate you need to consume.
Iron-deficiency anemia
Elderly
15-50 mg daily.
Adult
For prevention, 65 mg daily. For treatment, 65-20 0mg daily in 2-3 divided doses.
Infants at 4-6 months of age and receiving only human milk
For prevention, 1 mg/kg daily. For treatment, 3-6 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses up to 200 mg daily.
Infants at 6 months to 2 years of age
For prevention, 10-12.5 mg daily for 3 consecutive months. For treatment, 3-6 mg/kg in 3 divided doses up to 200 mg daily.
Child at 2-5 years of age
For prevention, 30 mg daily for 3 consecutive months. For treatment, 3-6 mg/kg in 3 divided doses up to 200 mg daily.
Child above 5 years of age
For prevention, 30-60 mg daily for 3 consecutive months. For treatment, 3-6 mg/kg in 3 divided doses up to 200 mg daily.
Common dosing schedule:
Ferrous sulphate should be taken 1-3 times daily. It should be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption. However, if the gastrointestinal side effects cannot be tolerated, take with meals.
This schedule is for reference only, adjustments may be made according to individual needs.
Some common medications Ferrous Sulphate may interact with:
Please notify your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the above medication, dosage adjustments might be needed.
In Hong Kong, Ferrous Sulphate is an over-the-counter medicine and can be purchased without a prescription from any retail outlet in Hong Kong. This includes grocery stores, convenience stores, medicine shops, and pharmacies. It can also be obtained from doctors. To find a pharmacy near you, refer to the list of pharmacies (“Authorized Sellers of Poisons”) from the Hong Kong Department of Health.
For more information about drug names and ingredients, you can visit Hong Kong’s Drug Office at https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk
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For detailed information about the use of Ferrous Sulphate in children, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for questions about drug interactions, please check with your pharmacist or doctor.
Disclaimer: our goal is to provide you with the most relevant drug information and common dosage for Hong Kong. This information does not constitute medical advice. For specific treatment recommendations and advice, always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist, and follow the instructions included with your specific medicine.
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