Ferrous gluconate (Fergon); Iron Salt; Tab: 300 mg (34 mg elemental Fe);
Oral dosages in mg elemental iron:
Children (iron deficiency anemia):
Mild-Moderate: 3 mg/kg/day PO qd-bid
Severe: 4-6 mg/kg/day PO tid
Prophylaxis: 1-2 mg/kg/day PO qd
Adults: Iron deficiency: 60 mg PO bid-qid
Prophylaxis: 60 mg/day PO qd
May turn stools and urine dark; GI upset, constipation; vitamin C will increase absorption. Contains 12% elemental iron.