Description
Ferrous Sulfate tablets are used for the prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia
- Do not give to children under 6 years or weighing less than 22kg
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine
DO NOT USE
- if you are allergic to dried ferrous sulfate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
- if you are receiving repeated blood transfusions
- if you are receiving iron intravenously
- if you have a disorder in which there is excessive absorption and storage of iron such as haemosiderosis or haemochromatosis
- if you notice blood in your urine (paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria)
- if you have an active stomach ulcer (peptic ulcer)
- if you suffer from inflammation which causes abdominal pain or diarrhoea (ulcerative colitis) or any other inflammatory condition of the bowels (regional enteritis)
- if you suffer from haemolytic anaemia (anaemia due to destruction of red blood cells)
- if you are already being treated with iron supplements
Please ensure the user has read and understood all relevant information for managing their medical condition on NHS UK Conditions and understands the patient info leaflet (in particular sections 2, 3 and 4) before using this product. If unsure about anything this should be discussed with their GP before using the product.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet for the full details.
