ferrous sulphate

Drug Identity

Schedule

Prescription Only

Pregnancy Category

Unknown

Essential Medicine

Yes

Formulations

Available dosage forms and strengths.

FormStrengthPack Size
tablet200mg

Indications

Conditions treated with ferrous sulphate, with dosing and administration details.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)

Adult Dose

12mg

Route

IM

Acute Malnutrition

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Acute Malnutrition

Adult Dose

200mg

Route

oral

Frequency

one dose only

Duration

30 days

Paediatric Medicines Doses 80

Chapter 4A: Paediatric HIV Conditions

Indication

Paediatric Medicines Doses 80

Adult Dose

2mg

Route

oral

Frequency

once a day

Termination Of Pregnancy 108

Chapter 6: Obstetric and Gynaecological Conditions

Indication

Termination Of Pregnancy 108

Adult Dose

200mg

Route

oral

Frequency

once a day

Notes

Level: C, VEN: E