Ferrous sulfate exsiccated (Feratab, Feosol, Slow Fe); Iron Salt; Cap, TR: 160 mg (50 mg elemental Fe)
Tab: 187 mg (60 mg elemental Fe), 200 mg (65 mg elemental Fe)
Tab SR: 160 mg (50 mg elemental Fe);
Oral dosages in mg elemental iron:
Adults: Iron deficiency: 60 mg bid-qid
Prophylaxis: 60 mg/day qd May turn stools and urine dark; GI upset, constipation; vitamin C will increase absorption. Contains 30% elemental iron.