Generic Name and Brand Name FERROU S SULFATE Sulfatet, Feosol, Fer- Iron

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Iron Preparation

Elevates the serum iron concentration which then helps to form High or trapped in the reticuloendotheli al cells for storage and eventual conversion to a usable form of iron.

Oral Irondeficiency anemia Adult: Treatment: 400-600 mg daily in divided doses. Prevention: 200 mg daily. Child: Treatment: <6 yr or <22 kg: Not recommended . 6-12 yr: >22 kg: 200 mg daily; >44 kg: 200 mg bid >66 kg: 200 mg tid. Should be taken on an

For Iron deficiency and for supplemen t during pregnancy.

CONTRAINDICATION S Hypersensitivity Severe hypotension.

Dizziness Constipatio n Upset Stomach Black colored stools temporary staining of the teeth.

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIE S Advise patient to take medicine as prescribed. Caution patient to make position changes slowly to minimize orhtostatic hypotension. Instruct patient to avoid concurrent use of alcohol or OTC medicine without consulting the physician. Advise patient to consult physician if irregular

empty stomach.

heartbeat, dyspnea, swelling of hands and feet and hypotension occurs. Inform patient that angina attacks may occur 30 min. after administration due reflex tachycardia. Encourage patient to comply with additional intervention for hypertension like proper diet, regular exercise, lifestyle changes and stress management.