Question 1

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 2

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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Question 3

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.

Question 4

is ferrous sulfate harmful? will it hurt me if it is in my food and i eat it?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous sulfate: Although it is possible to have side effects from ferrous sulfate ingestion, in small amounts it will probably not hurt you. Ferrous sulfate is used to fortify foods and sometimes used to treat iron deficiency anemia. It should not be used on a regular basis unless prescribed by your physician. Good luck.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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.

Question 8

what are the usual side effects of ferrous sulfate?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Mild side effects can include constipation; darkened or green stools; diarrhea; nausea; stomach upset.. More severe side effects can include headache, allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; blood or streaks of blood in the stool; fever; vomiting with continuing sharp stomach pain.

Question 9

can i take ferrous sulfate if i am allergic to sulfar?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The sulfate in ferrous sulfate is not a sulfonamide (sulfa) that you have allergy to.

Question 10

what is the difference between ferrous sulfate &  chelated iron?

Accepted Answer

Iron supplements: Chelated iron has been treated to bind it to an amino acid, supposedly to make it more like that occurring naturally in foods. It allegedly is more easily absorbed through cell walls. Ferrous sulfate is the most common & cheapest iron supplement but may not be well tolerated. Ferrous fumarate is better absorbed, but heme iron polypeptide is well tolerated & absorbed. Vitamin c enhances iron uptake.

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

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Is ferrous sulfate harmful? will it hurt me if it is in my food and i eat it?

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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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Can ferrous sulfate help your iron?

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Side effects of ferrous sulfate like feosol?

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What are the usual side effects of ferrous sulfate?

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Can i take ferrous sulfate if i am allergic to sulfar?

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What is the difference between ferrous sulfate & chelated iron?

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