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Ferrous fumarate
Ferrous fumarate (Feostat)
Ferrous fumarate
(FAIR-us FYOU-mar-ayt)
Femiron
Feostat
Feostat Drops and Suspension
Hemocyte
Ircon
Nephro-Fer
Scheinpharm Ferrous Fumarate (OTC)
Classification:
Antianemic, iron
See Also:
See also Ferrous sulfate.
Action/Kinetics:
Better tolerated than ferrous gluconate or ferrous sulfate. Contains 33% elemental iron.
How Supplied:
Chew Tablet: 100 mg; Liquid: 45 mg/0.6 mL; Suspension: 100 mg/5 mL; Tablet: 63 mg, 200 mg, 325 mg, 350 mg; Extended Release Capsules 100-150 mg, 300 mg
Dosage
•Extended-Release Capsules
Prophylaxis.
Adults: 325 mg/day.
Anemia.
Adults: 325 mg b.i.d. Capsules are not recommended for use in children.
•Oral Solution, Oral Suspension, Tablets, Chewable Tablets
Prophylaxis.
Adults: 200 mg/day. Pediatric: 3 mg/kg/day.
Anemia.
Adults: 200 mg t.i.d.-q.i.d. Pediatric: 3 mg/kg t.i.d., up to 6 mg/kg/day, if needed. |
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