Ferrous Fumarate 210mg tablets, iron tablets,mercury pharma brand 1 x 84 – FREEPOST
Original price was: £10.00.£8.99Current price is: £8.99.
Please note exp date is end exp date 31/09/2025 -non returnable item
A lack of iron affects the development of the red blood cells and causes a reduction in the number of red blood cells found in the body (iron deficiency anaemia). Tablets are used to prevent or treat iron deficiency anaemia.
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| Weight | 0.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 10 × 2.5 cm |
Description
Prophylaxis and treatment of iron deficiency states.
For prophylaxis during pregnancy, a combination of iron and folic acid is usually recommended
The details on this website are a summary only, for full details please refer to the manufactures for full product details.Directions
| Adults and the elderly: | Iron deficiency anaemia – 1 tablet two to three times a day; prophylaxis – 1 tablet once or twice a day. |
| Children: | Not recommended, suggest use of Fersamal syrup. |
| Method of administration: | Oral |
The tablets are easy to swallow but may also be crushed or chewed being almost tasteless.
Do not exceed the stated dose
Warnings
ome post-gastrectomy patients show poor absorption of iron. Care is required when treating patients with iron deficiency anaemia who have treated or controlled peptic ulceration.
Duration of treatment of uncomplicated iron deficiency anaemia should not usually exceed 6 months (3 months after reversal of the anaemia has been achieved).
Because anaemia due to combined iron and Vitamin B12 or folate deficiencies may be microcytic in type, patients with microcytic anaemia resistant to treatment with iron alone should be screened for Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency.
Fersamal should be kept out of the reach of children.
The label will state:
Important Warning:
Contains Iron.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children, as overdose may be fatal.
This will appear on the front of the pack within a rectangle, in which there is no other information.
You must be 16+ to purchase this item. Always read the label and leaflet with product. Please ask for advice if in doubt before purchase.
This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.Additional ID / age checks may be required for medicines.
Warning: do not exceed the stated dose
Keep all medicines out of sight and reach of children
Store below 25°C in a dry place
Ingredients
Maize starch BP
Sodium lauryl sulphate BP
Gelatin BP
Liquid paraffin BP
Purified water BP
Each tablet contains 210mg ferrous fumarate BP
This is not a full list- Please contact the manufactures for the full up to date list of all ingrediants
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