Ferrous Sulfate Side Effects
Less serious adverse side effects may include:
- constipation
- upset stomach
- black or dark-colored stools
- staining of the teeth
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction:
- hives
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
Warnings & Recalls for Ferrous Sulfate
Before taking ferrous sulfate, consult your doctor if you’ve got any of these conditions:
- iron overload syndrome
- hemolytic anemia
- porphyria
- thalassemia
- if you are an alcoholic
- if you receive blood transfusions on a regular basis
As of yet, there hasn’t been an FDA recall into any ferrous sulfate supplements or multivitamins.
Ferrous Sulfate Treatment and Use
Ferrous Sulfate is an iron compound that many people take to use as an essential body mineral to treat iron deficiency anemia, or a lack of red blood cells that’s caused by having too little iron in the body. Ferrous sulfate is usually available in multivitamins and other nutritional supplements and can also be found in many foods that people eat.
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Author:
Lainee Hooks
Posted on May 28, 2012
