Ascorbic Acid / Ferrous Sulfate
Ascorbic Acid / Ferrous Sulfate is a combination supplement that provides iron along with vitamin C to enhance iron absorption. It is primarily used to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia, particularly in situations where standard iron supplements may not be adequately absorbed.
A vitamin C and iron combination medication used to treat iron deficiency by improving iron absorption in the body.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 214248
- Generic
- Ascorbic Acid / Ferrous Sulfate
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia, iron supplementation during pregnancy, and general iron deficiency when enhanced absorption is beneficial.
Ferrous sulfate provides elemental iron needed for hemoglobin synthesis, while ascorbic acid enhances iron absorption in the gastrointestinal tract by maintaining iron in its absorbable ferrous form and reducing ferric iron.
Should ideally be taken on an empty stomach for optimal absorption; may be taken with food if gastrointestinal upset occurs. Avoid taking with calcium, antacids, or tetracycline antibiotics as these can reduce absorption. Common side effects include constipation, nausea, and dark stools. Keep out of reach of children as iron overdose can be dangerous.
Official drug label
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