Ferrous Sulfate 200mg Tablets - 100 Tablets

Common symptoms of Iron-Deficiency Anaemia are tiredness, lethargy, feeling faint and becoming breathless easily. These are all caused by reduced amounts of oxygen in the body. 

Less common symptoms include headaches, palpitations, ringing in the ears, sore mouth and altered taste.

Also available:

Ferrous Sulfate in packs of 28

Ferrous Fumarate 210mg 28 Tablets

The usual dosage of ferrous sulfate for iron deficiency is three times daily, one hour before or two hours after meals. However, your doctor may advise a lower dosage for you if you are older or if you develop significant gastrointestinal side effects. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine, to make sure the pills have gone through the esophagus into the stomach. Notify your healthcare provider if you experience painful swallowing or feel that the medicine is sticking in your throat.

Common ferrous sulfate side effects may include:

• diarrhoea, constipation;
• nausea, stomach pain;
• green-colored stools; or.
• loss of appetite.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.