★ Iron tablet ★

It is an iron supplement which is used to treat iron deficiency diseases like anemia, low blood levels of iron etc. Iron is the important mineral in RBCs which suck oxygen and carry oxygen around the body and keep in good health.


✓ Composition of iron tablet

These tablets contain the active ingredient ----------> Ferrous sulphate 200 mg


✓ Chemical name of Iron Medication ====> Ferrous sulphate heptahydrate



✓ Chemical formula of this medication ====> FeSO4 . 7H2O



★ When do we need to take this iron tablet? ★
We need iron tablets in the below conditions :------
1.) In pregnancy the growing baby will need iron from the mother.
2.) In case of anemia.
3.) During menstruation, women losses their body iron.
4.) Regular exercise and experiencing regular blood loss.
5.) Dialysis


★ Storage of iron tablet ★

★ Store this medication in a closed container at room temperature.
★ Keep away from heat and moisture.
★ Keep out of the reach of children.
★ Keep from freezing.
★ Don't keep expiry medication, it may be fatal for health.


★ Precaution ★

1.) Before taking this medication, tell about your medical history and allergic reactions to your doctors/pharmacists.
2.) Be sure that you are not suffering from hemochromatosis/hemosiderosis, because it would be risky to take this medication.
3.) Don't use if you are take alcoholic beverages at the daily basis.
4.) Don't take iron tablet and antacid/calcium supplement at the same time.


★ Side effects of Iron tablet ★

Some side effects of this medication are :----
★ Constipation
★ Dizziness
★ Diarrhoea
★ Stomach cramps
★ Upset stomach
★ Allergic reactions
★ Rashes, itching and swelling specially on the face
★ Trouble breathing


★ Overdose ★

If someone have taken overdose and experiencing side effects, then go to the Accident and emergency department (A & E) as soon as possible. Because overdose this medication may be cause serious problem.
Symptoms of overdose :-----
--------- Stomach pain
--------- Nausea
--------- Vomiting
--------- Diarrhoea