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Ferrous Sulfate

Generic Name
Ferrous Sulfate
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
FeO4S
CAS Number
7720-78-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
2IDP3X9OUD

Overview

Iron deficiency anemia is a large public health concern worldwide, especially in young children, infants, and women of childbearing age. This type of anemia occurs when iron intake, iron stores, and iron loss do not adequately support the formation of erythrocytes, also known as red blood cells. Ferrous sulfate is a synthetic agent used in the treatment of iron deficiency. It is the gold standard of oral iron therapy in the UK and many other countries.

Background

Iron deficiency anemia is a large public health concern worldwide, especially in young children, infants, and women of childbearing age. This type of anemia occurs when iron intake, iron stores, and iron loss do not adequately support the formation of erythrocytes, also known as red blood cells. Ferrous sulfate is a synthetic agent used in the treatment of iron deficiency. It is the gold standard of oral iron therapy in the UK and many other countries.

Indication

抗贫血药。用于预防和治疗各种原因引起的缺铁性贫血,包括儿童或婴儿期需铁量增加而食物中供应不足、铁吸收障碍、妊娠中后期以及慢性失血等。

Associated Conditions

  • Anaemia folate deficiency
  • Anemia
  • Folate deficiency
  • Iron Deficiency (ID)
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
  • Hypochromic anemia

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