Ferrous Sulfate,Dried
Ferrous Sulfate, Dried is an iron supplement used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia. It provides elemental iron that helps the body produce red blood cells and restore normal hemoglobin levels. This medication is commonly prescribed for patients with documented iron deficiency due to poor dietary intake, blood loss, or conditions that impair iron absorption.
An iron supplement that treats iron deficiency anemia by helping the body produce healthy red blood cells.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 259346
- Generic
- Ferrous Sulfate,Dried
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia, including cases from nutritional deficiency, pregnancy, chronic blood loss, malabsorption syndromes, and conditions requiring increased iron intake.
Provides ferrous iron (Fe2+) that is absorbed in the duodenum and proximal jejunum, where it enters the bloodstream and is incorporated into hemoglobin and myoglobin, supporting oxygen transport throughout the body.
Take with vitamin C or on an empty stomach for optimal absorption. Separate administration from antacids, proton pump inhibitors, and tetracycline antibiotics by at least 2 hours. Common side effects include gastrointestinal upset, constipation, and dark stools. Keep out of reach of children due to toxicity risk.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 28, 2026. · Read our editorial policy