FeroSul 220 mg
Product Type
supplement
Packaging Size
Serving Size
1.0 teaspoonful(s) [5 mL],
UPC
309041465169
Ingredients
ferrous sulfate | 220.0 | mg |
Description
Children: (4 -17 Years) Adult (18 - 50 Years) NP NDC 0904-1465-16 Uses: Iron supplements are used to treat or prevent low blood levels or iron, such as for anemia or during pregnancy. Other information
Store at room temperature 20(0)-25(0)C (68(0)-77(0)F), protect from freezing. Directions
Do not exceed recommended dosage. Do not mix with milk, milky byproducts, or wine-based vehicles.
Adults
1 teaspoonful daily or as directed by a doctor
Children under 12 years Consult a doctor Occasional gastrointestinal discomfort (such as nausea) may be minimized by taking with meals. Iron containing medications may occasionally cause constipation or diarrhea, and may cause temporary staining of the teeth. Mixing Ferrous Sulfate Elixir with water or fruit juice may help to decrease the effects.
Do not take Ferrous Sulfate Elixir within 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids, eggs, milk, milk byproducts, coffee, or tea.
Formulation
Ferrous Sulfate 220 mg/5 mL (equivalent to 44 mg iron) Ferrous Sulfate Elixir
Contains alcohol 5%
Precautions
Directions
Do not exceed recommended dosage. Do not accept if imprinted safety seal around cap is broken or missing Do not exceed recommended dosage. Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in Ferrous Sulfate Elixir - you have high levels of iron in your blood. Occasional gastrointestinal discomfort (such as nausea) may be minimized by taking with meals. Iron containing medications may occasionally cause constipation or diarrhea, and may cause temporary staining of the teeth. Mixing Ferrous Sulfate Elixir with water or fruit juice may help to decrease the effects.
Do not take Ferrous Sulfate Elixir within 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids, eggs, milk, milk byproducts, coffee, or tea. To report adverse drug events call, 800-616-2471 Warnings
Iron containing products should only be taken for very specific reasons and only under the advice and supervision of a doctor. Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in Ferrous Sulfate Elixir - you have high levels of iron in your blood. Bulk container - not for household use
This container is not child-resistant.
Pharmacist - Dispense in a child-resistant container Warning:
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years of age. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately. Ask a doctor before use if - you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding - you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines Consult your doctor for guidance for iron supplementation. Since oral iron products interfere with absorption or oral tetracycline antibiotics, these products should not be taken within two hours of each other.