Name: Ferrograd C Iron + Vitamin C 30 Tablets
Brand: Ferrograd
Price: 7.55 EUR
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Ferrograd C Prolonged Release - 30 Tablets

Ferrograd C Iron + Vitamin C 30 Tablets

€7.55

Ferrograd C: 325mg dried ferrous sulfate (105mg iron) with vitamin C equal to 500mg ascorbic acid in one prolonged release tablet. One a day for adults and children over 12 with iron deficiency and low vitamin C. Swallow whole.

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Ferrograd C is an iron medicine for treating and preventing iron deficiency anaemia when vitamin C is low as well. Each red tablet holds 325mg of dried ferrous sulfate (105mg of elemental iron) plus vitamin C equal to 500mg of ascorbic acid, which helps the body absorb iron. A prolonged release matrix (Gradumet) lets the iron out gradually to limit stomach upset.

Who it is for: adults and children over 12 whose GP has confirmed low iron. The HSE advises a GP blood test first, because other anaemias need different treatment. Not for children under 12, and not if you have haemochromatosis, a bowel blockage or diverticular disease, have transfusions or iron injections, or already take iron.

How to take: one tablet a day on an empty stomach, swallowed whole with water. Do not suck, chew or hold it in the mouth; that can cause mouth ulcers and stain teeth. Leave 1 hour before or 2 hours after tea, coffee, eggs, milk, wholegrain cereals or antacids, and keep 2 to 3 hours away from tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics. Expect darker stools. GPs often continue iron for 3 to 6 months after levels recover.

In the pack: 30 tablets, one month.

Cautions: keep out of reach of children; an iron overdose in a child can be fatal. Contains the colour E124, which can cause allergic reactions, particularly in people allergic to aspirin. Side effects can include nausea, stomach pain, constipation or diarrhoea. Always read the leaflet.

Questions about Ferrograd C Iron + Vitamin C 30 Tablets

What is the difference between Ferrograd and Ferrograd C?

Both contain 325mg of dried ferrous sulfate (105mg of iron) in the same slow-release Gradumet tablet. Ferrograd C adds vitamin C equal to 500mg of ascorbic acid, which helps iron absorption, and is meant for people who are low in vitamin C as well as iron. Plain Ferrograd costs less. If you are not sure which you need, ask your GP or our pharmacists.

Why has my poo gone black on Ferrograd C?

Dark or black stools are a normal effect of iron tablets and usually nothing to worry about. Tell your doctor you are taking iron if you have a stool test for blood, because it can affect the result. Contact a doctor straight away if your stools are black and tar-like or contain red blood and you also feel unwell.

Do I need a blood test before taking iron tablets?

The HSE recommends seeing a GP if you have symptoms of iron deficiency, because a blood test confirms whether you are anaemic and why. Ferrograd C contains 105mg of iron, far above the 8.7mg to 14.8mg a day adults need from food, so it is for a confirmed deficiency rather than general tiredness. Taking high-dose iron you do not need can cause side effects.

Sources: Ferrograd C patient leaflet (emc); HSE: Iron deficiency anaemia; HSE: Iron (vitamins and minerals); NHS: How and when to take ferrous sulfate; NHS: Side effects of ferrous sulfate; NHS: Common questions about ferrous sulfate.