Ferrous Sulphate

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

Ferrous Sulphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Acute diarrhoea, Anaemia, Iron deficiency anaemia, Iron-deficiency anaemia prophylaxis or for mild iron deficiency, Iron-deficiency anaemia with chronic renal failure, Mild iron-deficiency anaemias, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Chronic inflammatory disease.

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Ferrous Sulphate's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage
0 to 600 mg300 (300)24 hourlyPO

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
12 mg/kg12 (12)8 hourlyOral-

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
7.5 mg/kg7.5 (7.5)8 hourlyOral

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Ferrous Sulphate

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