Iron (as Ferrous sulfate)
Indications
Iron (as Ferrous sulfate) is used for:
Used in preventing and treating iron-deficiency anemia.
Adult Dose
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Precautions
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Iron (as Ferrous sulfate) :
Mechanism of Action
Iron is necessary for the production of hemoglobin. Iron-deficiency can lead to decreased production of hemoglobin and a microcytic, hypochromic anemia.