Question 1

what is the definition or description of: ferrous sulfate overdose?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous sulfate  O/D: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug / substance is used. "An overdose of ferrous sulfate can be fatal to a child. 
Overdose symptoms may include nausea, severe stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, shallow breathing, weak and rapid pulse, pale skin, blue lips, and seizure (convulsions). "  &gt;

Question 2

what is the treatment for ferrous sulfate overdose?

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.

Question 3

anemic; how many mg of ferrous sulfate can i take without overdosing?

Accepted Answer

About 1500 mg/day: According to medscape, the maximum recommended dose of ferrous sulfate is about 500 mg (or 100 mg iron) three times daily. Don't forget, though, that the appropriate dose for you should be determined with your health care provider, based on what you actually need. If you are getting enough in your diet, you may not need to take a supplement at all.

Question 4

i took 2 iron pills containing 65mg with a total of 325 ferrous sulfate i am scare i overdose myself

Accepted Answer

No problem: Two 65 mg pills, a standard size, will enter 130 mg so how did you get up to 325?  More pills?  Anyway your GI tract and body will easily deal with this and not cause anything but perhaps a darkening of your poop.

Question 5

hi i'm a 17 year old girl who's accidentally taken two ferrous sulfate tablets (200mg) at once, should i be worried about an overdose?

Accepted Answer

No worries: A 400mg dose of ferrous sulfate is not concerning, no need to worry about overdose.

Question 6

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 7

iron def. anemia. accidentally took 2 ferrous sulfate 325 (65mg elemental) at once. should i be concerned about overdose?

Accepted Answer

No: You should be fine. Stay hydrated as this may cause nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Best of luck.

Question 8

i took two pills (65mg) instead of one of ferrous sulfate on accident. i had some coffee, as i heard that can reduce iron absorption. should i be concerned about overdose? what should i do in the mean time?

Accepted Answer

: One time dosing at that level may give you abdominal discomfort but little else. The body selectively absorbs only what it wants and the rest passes trough. I wouldn't worry about it, but don't make it a habit.

Question 9

can ferrous sulfate help your iron?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ferrous sulfate is iron so if your iron levels are low (measured by a few blood tests), supplemental iron like ferrous sulfate will correct that.

Question 10

side effects of ferrous sulfate like feosol?

Accepted Answer

Iron supplements: Ferrous sulfate can interfere with the absorption of certain medications like thyroid hormone. It also can cause stomach upset, constipation, diarrhea, and achiness. If one takes excessive amounts of iron over long periods of time it can very rarely cause organ damage such as heart and liver failure.

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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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Iron def. anemia. accidentally took 2 ferrous sulfate 325 (65mg elemental) at once. should i be concerned about overdose?

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I took two pills (65mg) instead of one of ferrous sulfate on accident. i had some coffee, as i heard that can reduce iron absorption. should i be concerned about overdose? what should i do in the mean time?

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