A member asked:

My iron was said to be very low--22. doc recommended 325mg iron. i found iron 65mg but it says 325 mg ferrous sulfate underneath. please explain?

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Dr. Le Wang answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Dose form: Ferrous sulfate is a compound of iron. Approximately 5mg ferrous sulfate = 1mg iron element. Thus, 325mg ferrous sulfate = 65 iron element.

Answered 4/5/2015

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