Ferrous Sulfate Tablets

Ferrous sulfate tablets are iron supplements that may be used to assist with iron deficiency anemia, a condition characterized by low levels of red blood cells due to insufficient iron in the body. Iron is needed for the body to produce hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Ferrous sulfate tablets provide a concentrated form of iron that may help restore normal red blood cell levels.^[1]
Ferrous sulfate tablets may cause gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, constipation, or diarrhea. To minimize these side effects, ferrous sulfate tablets may be taken with food.^[1]

Store this medication at 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C) and away from heat, moisture and light. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Throw away any unused medicine after the beyond use date. Do not flush unused medications or pour down a sink or drain.

1. Nguyen M, Tadi P. Iron Supplementation. [Updated 2023 Jul 3]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557376/