Feosol
Feosol is a brand-name iron supplement used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia, a condition that occurs when the body lacks enough iron to produce adequate red blood cells. It is commonly prescribed for individuals with low iron levels due to dietary insufficiency, pregnancy, blood loss, or conditions that impair iron absorption. The supplement works by replenishing iron stores in the body to support normal hemoglobin production and oxygen transport.
Feosol is an iron supplement that treats iron deficiency anemia by replenishing iron levels in the body.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 217091
- Generic
- Feosol
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- brand-name
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- US, EU, CN, JP
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Feosol is used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia, which can result from inadequate dietary iron intake, pregnancy, heavy menstrual bleeding, gastrointestinal conditions affecting iron absorption, or recovery from surgery or trauma with blood loss.
Feosol contains ferrous sulfate, a form of iron that helps replenish iron stores in the body. Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. By increasing iron levels, Feosol supports normal red blood cell production and helps alleviate symptoms of anemia such as fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.
Iron supplements may cause gastrointestinal side effects such as constipation, nausea, or stomach upset. They should be taken as directed, typically on an empty stomach for best absorption (unless stomach upset occurs). Iron can interact with certain medications and foods, so it's important to discuss all current medications with a healthcare provider. Iron overdose can be serious, especially in children, so supplements should be kept out of reach. A healthcare provider should confirm iron deficiency through testing before starting treatment.
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