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FERROUS Iron SULFATE Preparation Sulfatet, Feosol, FerIron

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

500mg once a day, 9pm PO

For Iron deficiency

CONTRAINDICATIONS Dizziness Constipation Hypersensitivity Severe Upset hypotension. Stomach Black colored stools temporary staining of the teeth.

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 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.