What do you need to know about ferrous fumarate?

Ferrous fumarate is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. Ferrous fumarate is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body).

What to do if you forget to take ferrous fumarate tablets?

If you forget to take your Ferrous Fumarate Tablets: Take your dose as soon as you remember. Then go on as before. If it is almost time for the next dose, then do not take the missed dose at all. If you stop taking Ferrous Fumarate Tablets: If you are having no problems with your tablets, do not stop taking them until your doctor tells you to.

How often to take ferrous fumarate for iron deficiency anemia?

Usual Adult Dose for Iron Deficiency Anemia. Initial dose: 360 mg/day ferrous fumarate (120 mg/day elemental iron) for 3 months -Give in divided doses (1 to 3 times daily)

Is it safe to take ferrous fumarate while pregnant?

It is not known whether ferrous fumarate will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy. It is not known whether ferrous fumarate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby.

Is it safe for a child to take ferrous fumarate?

Ferrous Fumarate Tablets are not suitable for use in children. Your medicine is very dangerous if taken by young children and care should be taken to keep the medicine safely out of the reach of children. If you have to go to another doctor or to the hospital tell them you are taking Ferrous Fumarate Tablets.

What’s the maximum dose of ferrous fumarate for pregnancy?

19 to 50 years: Pregnancy: 66 to 81 mg/day ferrous fumarate (22 to 27 mg/day elemental) 19 to 50 years: Lactation: 19.5 to 27 mg/day ferrous fumarate (6.5 to 9 mg/day elemental) Maximum dose: 135 mg ferrous fumarate (45 mg/day elemental) Treatment of anemia:

What do you need to know about ferrous fumarate?