Question 1

i was prescribed ferrous sulfate 325 mg tablets. the bottle said to only take it once daily. well, i accidentally took 2 because i had forgot about the one i already took. will this cause any major medical problems or an overdose? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: No problem. If you consumed the bottle as sometimes happens with toddlers, it would be cause symptoms. With two, I doubt you would notice any symptom and it would not have any serious effect on your system. If you have difficulty keeping track, invest in a pill canister with Sunday-Saturday initials and load your pills for daily use. If the date is empty, you took it.

Question 2

cbc was ok. day later drew a "full iron panel" (what's that & why check?) & said my iron levels were very low & put me on ferrous sulfate 325 mg.

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency: Most of the time iron deficiency is detected when the CBC is abnormal. However, some cases may still show numbers in the normal range, but tending towards a pattern consistent with iron deficiency. If the iron, iron binding and serum ferritin (panel) all point to deficiency then treatment is good. But should also ask why iron is low.

Question 3

im taking ferrous sulfate 325 mg 5gr tabs and feel dizzy breathing is different?

Accepted Answer

What is the question: What is your question.Apparently you are being treated for Iron Defeciency Anemia.But unfortunately we don&#x27;t know what your question is.
We don&#x27;t have all the information like what is the cause of your Anemia and how long you have had it and what was your blood count,like Hemoglobin,iron level etc.
Consult and follow up with your Doctor and if breathing difficulty go to ER

Question 4

i was told to take feosol (ferrous sulfate) 325 mg 3 times a day...but i purchases a liquid iron instead instead...its a iron amino acid chelate 18 mg...do i take it 3?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacist: Ask the pharmacist. He/she will be able to to you if the iron product is equivalent. All the best.

Question 5

pregnant taking ferrous sulfate 325 mg twice daily  is 6 hrs long enough to wait before taking another dose? how close is to close for doses?

Accepted Answer

Iron supplements: Taking iron more frequently won't cause any problem other than complication.  The body will only absorb a certain amount and the remainder will pass through your system.  The most common complaint with excess iron is constipation. Therefore, you can take it at 6 hour intervals if you don't have symptoms now but you may have symptoms as your body reaches its capacity to absorb the iron.

Question 6

took 10 pills of ferrous sulfate 325 mg (5gr) in24 hours. is it bad? only slight r.abdominal pain nausea fatigue dark dark stools severe acid reflux

Accepted Answer

Why?: High doses or overdose of iron can be deadly. Nausea, vomiting, internal bleeding can occur. Call your doctor or a poison center now to see what your risks are.

Question 7

i am completely finished with my rx iron 325 mg, but need more. will the same strength otc non-rx iron (ferrous sulfate) work just the same? yes? no?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the: level of iron deficiency anemia you have, you would need between 160 mg to 480 mg of iron sulfate (there are other compounds) daily.  Your body can only absorb so much through the gut before inducing side effects.  Most OTC iron preparations are between 5 mg to 65 mg, so likely you would have to take a lot of pills to make up for the deficiency.   The key is to have regular checkup to see progress

Question 8

what is ferrous sulfate used for?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: Ferrous sulfate is another name for an iron supplement.   It is used to treat iron deficiency anemia.

Question 9

is 65 mg of ferrous sulfate safe?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. It is a usual dose of oral iron. Take it with food to reduce stomach irritation. You may get constipation, if you do take a laxative like Miralax. 
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Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Question 10

took too many ferrous sulfate pills, need help and advice!?

Accepted Answer

Iron overdose: Usually, an excessive one-time dose of iron washes through your intestines and doesn't cause any side effects other than nausea, vomitina, and diarrhea. Too much iron over many months can cause iron build-up in your body and may require chelation therapy. You need to visit your healthcare provider and get appropriate testing depending on how much iron you have taken.

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I was prescribed ferrous sulfate 325 mg tablets. the bottle said to only take it once daily. well, i accidentally took 2 because i had forgot about the one i already took. will this cause any major medical problems or an overdose? thank you?

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Cbc was ok. day later drew a "full iron panel" (what's that & why check?) & said my iron levels were very low & put me on ferrous sulfate 325 mg.

A member asked:

Im taking ferrous sulfate 325 mg 5gr tabs and feel dizzy breathing is different?

A member asked:

I was told to take feosol (ferrous sulfate) 325 mg 3 times a day...but i purchases a liquid iron instead instead...its a iron amino acid chelate 18 mg...do i take it 3?

A member asked:

Pregnant taking ferrous sulfate 325 mg twice daily is 6 hrs long enough to wait before taking another dose? how close is to close for doses?

A member asked:

Took 10 pills of ferrous sulfate 325 mg (5gr) in24 hours. is it bad? only slight r.abdominal pain nausea fatigue dark dark stools severe acid reflux

A member asked:

I am completely finished with my rx iron 325 mg, but need more. will the same strength otc non-rx iron (ferrous sulfate) work just the same? yes? no?

A member asked:

What is ferrous sulfate used for?

A member asked:

Is 65 mg of ferrous sulfate safe?

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Took too many ferrous sulfate pills, need help and advice!?

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