Name: Ferrograd 325mg Prolonged Release Iron 30 Tablets
Brand: Ferrograd
Price: 3.75 EUR
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Ferrograd 325mg Prolonged Release Iron 30 Tablets

€3.75

Ferrograd 325mg: dried ferrous sulfate (105mg elemental iron) in a prolonged release tablet to treat and prevent iron deficiency anaemia. One tablet a day for adults and children over 12, swallowed whole. A medicine, not a food supplement.

Category: Vitamins & Supplements Brand: Ferrograd

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Ferrograd is a prolonged release iron tablet used to prevent and treat iron deficiency anaemia. Each red tablet contains 325mg of dried ferrous sulfate (105mg of elemental iron) in an inert Gradumet matrix that releases the iron gradually through the gut, to limit the nausea and stomach irritation iron tablets are known for.

Ferrograd is a licensed medicine, not a food supplement. At 105mg of iron a tablet it is far above the 8.7mg to 14.8mg a day adults need, so it is for a confirmed deficiency, not general tiredness.

Who it is for: adults and children over 12 whose GP has found low iron on a blood test. Heavy periods and pregnancy are the most common causes, and the HSE advises a GP blood test before treating. Not for children under 12, or with another iron product, haemochromatosis, a bowel blockage, diverticular disease, transfusions or iron injections.

How to take: one tablet a day on an empty stomach, swallowed whole with water, never sucked or chewed. Keep tea, coffee, milk, eggs, wholegrain foods and antacids at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after your tablet. Dark stools are expected. Iron is usually continued for months after levels recover, so ask your GP how long to stay on it.

In the pack: 30 tablets, one month.

Cautions: keep out of reach of children; an iron overdose in a child can be fatal. Possible side effects include nausea, stomach pain, constipation or diarrhoea. Always read the leaflet.

Questions about Ferrograd 325mg Prolonged Release Iron 30 Tablets

Is Ferrograd a supplement or a medicine?

A medicine. Ferrograd contains 105mg of elemental iron per tablet, well above the amount in food supplements and above the 8.7mg to 14.8mg a day adults need. The HSE says 17mg or less a day of supplemental iron is unlikely to cause harm, but higher doses should only be taken on a GP’s advice after a blood test.

How should I take Ferrograd to get the most from it?

Take it on an empty stomach if you can, 30 minutes before food or 2 hours after, swallowed whole with water. Orange juice or vitamin C may help absorption. Tea, coffee, milk, eggs and wholegrain cereals reduce it, so keep a gap of an hour or two. If it upsets your stomach, taking it with or just after food is the usual advice.

What side effects should I expect from iron tablets?

Dark or black stools are normal. Constipation, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhoea are the common ones; more fibre, fluids and daily walks help with constipation. Never suck or chew the tablet, as that can ulcerate the mouth or stain teeth. Contact a doctor if your stools are black and tar-like or contain blood and you feel unwell, or if you get a rash, swelling or breathing difficulty.

Sources: Ferrograd 325mg 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.