Ferrous Sulfate Syrup: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Ferrous Sulfate Syrup
| Generic name | Ferrous sulfate |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Iron products |
| Forms | oral delayed release tablet, oral elixir, oral liquid, coated tablets, drops, syrup |
Ferrous sulfate is a form of iron. Iron is a mineral your body needs to make red blood cells. It becomes part of hemoglobin and myoglobin, proteins that carry and store oxygen in your blood and muscles.
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.