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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?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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

Answered 11/9/2018

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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 doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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