Ferrograd C Tablets 30
Ferrograd C Tablets are Controlled Release Tablets Containing Two Active Ingredients, a Therapeutic Dose of Iron (equivalent to 105mg elemental iron) and Ascorbic Acid (sodium ascorbate 564.2mg) to aid absorption.
Ferrograd C is an iron supplement used to prevent and treat iron-deficiency anaemia and vitamin C deficiency when the two are present together. The added vitamin C helps the body to adsorb the iron.
Directions: Adults and children over 12 years: The usual dose is one tablet a day on an empty stomach. Each tablet must be swallowed whole. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not suck, chew or keep the tablet in your mouth.
Ingredients: Each tablet contains:
- Active ingredients:
- Dried Ferrous Sulfate (equivalent to 105 mg elemental iron) - 325mg (in a prolonged release Gradumet® form)
- Vitamin C (equivalent to 500 mg ascorbic acid)
- Other ingredients are methylacrylate methylmethacrylate copolymer, magnesium stearate, povidone, polyethylene glycol 400 & 8000, maize starch, purified talc, ethylcellulose, hdroxypropylmethylcellulose, titanium dioxide and dye Red Ponceau 4R Lake (E124).
Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines. Do not use if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients listed. This product contains the colour E124, which can cause allergic type reactions including asthma. Allergy is more common in those people who are allergic to aspirin. Iron supplements should not be taken for more than 12 months without consulting a healthcare professional.
- Before taking this tablet speak to your doctor if you are elderly or suffering from any bowel problem as the plastic coating of the tablet may not be suitable
- Ferrograd is not recommended for children under 12 years old. Acute iron poisoning is a serious risk in the paediatric population.
- Your stools may turn black whilst taking Ferrograd C. If you have a test for the detection of blood in your stools, tell your doctor you are taking Ferrograd C as black stools may cause an incorrect result to the test.
- Due to the risk of mouth ulceration and tooth discolouration, tablets should not be sucked, chewed or kept in the mouth but swallowed whole with water. If you cannot follow this instruction or have difficulty swallowing, please contact your doctor
- Before taking Ferrograd C consult your doctor if you are diabetic as Ferrograd C may stop your urine sugar test sticks from working properly.
Do not take Ferrograd C if you:
- have an intestinal blockage
- have been told by your doctor that you have a disease of the bowels known as diverticular disease
- suffer from a rare inherited problem involving the way your blood cells use iron known as haemochromatosis or haemosiderosis
- are receiving repeated blood transfusions
- are already being treated with iron injections
- are already taking medicines containing iron
- You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Presentation: Each pack contains 30 tabletss.
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Ferrograd c
I have to take this product daily as I’m low in iron. These give me the boost I need to get through the day. Good product and great service.
